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TIMBER PRICING BRANCH
Cruise Compilation Manual Effective: July 1, 2020
Includes Amendments Effective Date
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This manual is intended for the use of individuals or companies when conducting business with the British
Columbia Government. Permission is granted to reproduce it for such purposes.
This manual and related documentation and publications, are protected under the Federal Copyright Act. They may not be reproduced for sale or for other purposes without the express
written permission of the Province of British Columbia.
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Highlights
2020 Cruise Compilation Manual Changes
This version of the Cruise Compilation Manual is effective July 1, 2020. The Cruise Compilation
Manual is available on the Internet at:
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/forestry/competitive-forest-industry/timber-
pricing/timber-cruising/cruise-compilation-manual
Section Description
Entire Manual This manual has been reformatted to provide consistent styles,
headers, footers, font, and numbering of sections. Minor errors
and format of several formulas and hyperlinks have also been
corrected. Most page numbers have been shifted since the last
amendment.
5.1 Direction has been added for percent reduction compilations.
15.9.11
15.9.12
Grade adjustments as per previous year scale for selected grades.
14.3.2.4 Defoliator codes are no longer in use for appraisals. Defoliators are
excluded from the Insect Other summary in Appraisal and Damage
reports.
Defoliator X and Y codes remain as an optional codes and will
continue to appear in insect damage reports.
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Table of Contents
Highlights ........................................................................................................................................ i
1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 1-1
2. Data Inputs and Edits ........................................................................................................ 2-1
2.1. Input Data - Standard Compilation ........................................................................... 2-2
2.2. Card type A ............................................................................................................... 2-6
2.2.1. Table of Data Types ..................................................................................... 2-6
2.2.2. Fatal Errors ................................................................................................... 2-6
2.2.3. Warning 2-7
2.2.4. Messages ...................................................................................................... 2-7
2.3. Card Type B - Compilation Standard ....................................................................... 2-8
2.3.1. Table of Data Types ..................................................................................... 2-8
2.3.2. Fatal Errors ................................................................................................... 2-9
2.3.3. Warnings ...................................................................................................... 2-9
2.3.4. Messages ...................................................................................................... 2-9
2.4. Card type C - Type Identity .................................................................................... 2-11
2.4.1. Table of Data Types ................................................................................... 2-11
2.4.2. Fatal Errors ................................................................................................. 2-11
2.4.3. Warnings .................................................................................................... 2-12
2.4.4. Messages .................................................................................................... 2-12
2.5. Card Type D - Block Description ........................................................................... 2-13
2.5.1. Table of Data Types ................................................................................... 2-13
2.5.2. Fatal Errors ................................................................................................. 2-13
2.5.3. Messages .................................................................................................... 2-13
2.6. Card Type E - Height/Diameter Description .......................................................... 2-14
2.6.1. Table of Data Types ................................................................................... 2-14
2.6.2. Messages .................................................................................................... 2-14
2.7. Card Type F - Harvesting Method Description ...................................................... 2-15
2.7.1. Table of Data Types ................................................................................... 2-15
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2.7.2. Fatal Errors ................................................................................................. 2-15
2.7.3. Warnings .................................................................................................... 2-15
2.8. Card Type G - Treatment Unit Description ............................................................ 2-16
2.8.1. Table of Data Types ................................................................................... 2-16
2.8.2. Fatal Errors ................................................................................................. 2-16
2.9. Card Type H – Non Productive Areas .................................................................... 2-17
2.9.1. Table of Data Types ................................................................................... 2-17
2.10. Cruise Tally Sheet Image ........................................................................................ 2-18
2.11. Card Type 9 – Plot Identity Information ................................................................. 2-20
2.11.1. Table of Data Types ................................................................................... 2-20
2.11.2. Fatal Errors ................................................................................................. 2-21
2.11.3. Warnings .................................................................................................... 2-22
2.11.4. Messages .................................................................................................... 2-22
2.12. Card Type 2 - Tree Details ..................................................................................... 2-23
2.12.1. Table of Data Types ................................................................................... 2-23
2.12.2. Fatal Errors ................................................................................................. 2-24
2.12.3. Warnings .................................................................................................... 2-24
2.12.4. Messages .................................................................................................... 2-25
2.13. Card Type 3 - Sample Tree Details ........................................................................ 2-26
2.13.1. Table of Data Types ................................................................................... 2-26
2.13.2. Messages .................................................................................................... 2-26
2.14. Report 001A - Sample Listing (Partial) .................................................................. 2-27
3. Compilation Sequence ........................................................................................................ 3-1
3.1. Compilation Sequence .............................................................................................. 3-3
3.1.1. Step-by-Step Compilation Instructions......................................................... 3-3
3.1.2. Compilation Dataflow Diagram ................................................................... 3-4
3.2. Log Volume Calculation - Overview ........................................................................ 3-5
3.2.1. Step-by-Step Log Volume Calculation Instructions..................................... 3-5
3.2.2. Calculate Volumes and Grades .................................................................. 3-10
3.3. Sample Data Model ................................................................................................ 3-11
3.4. Plot Types ............................................................................................................... 3-12
3.4.1. Prism Plots .................................................................................................. 3-12
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3.4.2. Fixed Area Plots ......................................................................................... 3-15
3.5. Double Sampling Ratio - Sample Listing ............................................................... 3-18
4. Damage Reports ................................................................................................................. 4-1
4.1. List of Damage Reports ............................................................................................ 4-3
4.2. Damage Report Calculation ...................................................................................... 4-5
4.3. Sample Damage Report Listings .............................................................................. 4-6
4.3.1. Extended Forest Type Stand and Stock Damage Report - Sample
Listing ....................................................................................................... 4-6
4.3.2. Block Stand Damage Table - Sample Listing ............................................... 4-7
4.3.3. Block Volume Summary Damage Report - Sample Listing ........................ 4-8
5. Reduction Compilations .................................................................................................... 5-1
5.1. Reduction Compilations - Overview ........................................................................ 5-2
5.2. Percent Reduction Worksheet Image........................................................................ 5-4
5.3. Reduction Examples ................................................................................................. 5-5
5.3.1. Plots 5-5
5.3.2. Timber Type and Cutting Permit Reductions - Average Line
Method ...................................................................................................... 5-6
5.3.3. Single Tree Reduction .................................................................................. 5-8
5.4. Percent Reduction Card Edits ................................................................................. 5-10
5.4.1. Table of Data Types ................................................................................... 5-10
5.4.2. Fatal Errors ................................................................................................. 5-10
5.5. Percent Reduction Input Values - Sample Listing .................................................. 5-11
6. Stump Cruise Compilations .............................................................................................. 6-1
6.1. Stump Compilation - Overview ................................................................................ 6-2
6.2. Stump Cruise Tally Sheet Image .............................................................................. 6-4
6.3. Stump Cruise Tally Sheet Edits ................................................................................ 6-6
6.3.1. Card Type 9 - Plot Identity Information ....................................................... 6-6
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6.3.2. Card Type 2 - Stump Details ........................................................................ 6-6
6.3.3. Card Type 3 - Sample Tree Details .............................................................. 6-6
7. Height Diameter Equations ............................................................................................... 7-1
7.1. Regression Coefficients ............................................................................................ 7-4
7.1.1. Parabola 7-4
7.1.2. Conditioned Parabola ................................................................................... 7-5
7.1.3. Hyperbola ..................................................................................................... 7-5
7.1.4. Conditioned Hyperbola ................................................................................ 7-7
7.1.5. Weibull and Conditioned Weibull ................................................................ 7-8
7.2. Minimum and Maximum DBH ................................................................................ 7-9
7.2.1. Parabola and Conditioned Parabola ............................................................. 7-9
7.2.2. Hyperbola and Conditioned Hyperbola ...................................................... 7-10
7.2.3. Weibull and Conditioned Weibull .............................................................. 7-12
7.3. Standard Error of Estimate (S.E.E.) and Bias ......................................................... 7-13
7.3.1. Standard Error of Estimate - Height ........................................................... 7-13
Weibull ...........................................................................7-14
Conditioned Weibull.......................................................7-15
7.3.2. Bias - Height ............................................................................................... 7-15
7.3.3. Bias - Volume ............................................................................................. 7-15
7.3.4. Standard Error Estimate - Volume* ........................................................... 7-15
7.4. Sample Report Listings ........................................................................................... 7-17
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7.4.1. Report 001b - Sample Listing .................................................................... 7-17
7.4.2. Report 004a - Sample Listing ..................................................................... 7-18
7.4.3. Report 003 - Sample Listing ...................................................................... 7-19
8. Summary and Cruise Statistics ......................................................................................... 8-1
8.1. Plot Summary Report Overview ............................................................................... 8-2
8.1.1. Header Information ...................................................................................... 8-2
8.1.2. Plot Information ........................................................................................... 8-3
8.1.3. Species Information ...................................................................................... 8-3
8.1.4. Plot Frequency Report .................................................................................. 8-6
8.2. Plot Summary Listing ............................................................................................... 8-7
8.3. Plot Summary by Maturity Overview and Listing .................................................... 8-9
8.4. Cruise Statistics Overview ...................................................................................... 8-10
8.4.1. Header information ..................................................................................... 8-10
8.4.2. Timber Type Information ........................................................................... 8-10
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8.4.3. Cutting Permit Information ........................................................................ 8-19
8.5. Cruise Statistics Listing .......................................................................................... 8-23
9. Stand and Stock Reports ................................................................................................... 9-1
9.1. Header Information - All Reports ............................................................................. 9-4
9.2. Stand Table ............................................................................................................... 9-5
9.2.1. Stand Table - Detail Information .................................................................. 9-5
Timber Type .....................................................................9-5
Block - Average Line method ..........................................9-5
Block - Treatment Unit “Leave Tree” Summary ..............9-5
Block “Leave Tree” Summary..........................................9-6
Cutting Permit ...................................................................9-7
Timber Type .....................................................................9-9
Block - Average Line Method ........................................9-10
Cutting Permit .................................................................9-10
Timber Type ...................................................................9-10
Timber Type: ..................................................................9-11
9.2.2. Block Stand Table - Sample Listing - Block Method ................................ 9-13
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9.3. Stock Table ............................................................................................................. 9-14
9.3.1. Stock Table - Detail Information ................................................................ 9-14
Timber Type ...................................................................9-14
Block - Average Line Method ........................................9-14
Block Treatment Unit “Leave Tree” Summary ..............9-15
Block “Leave Tree” Summary........................................9-15
Cutting Permit .................................................................9-17
Timber Type ...................................................................9-19
Block - Average Line Method ........................................9-19
Cutting Permit .................................................................9-19
Timber Type ...................................................................9-20
Timber Type ...................................................................9-21
9.3.2. Stock Table - Sample Listing - Cutting Permit Level ................................ 9-22
9.4. Basal Area Table .................................................................................................... 9-23
9.4.1. Basal Area Table - Detail Information ....................................................... 9-23
Timber Type ...................................................................9-23
Block - Average Line Method ........................................9-23
Block - Treatment Unit “Leave Tree” Summary ............9-24
Block “Leave Tree” Summary........................................9-24
Cutting Permit .................................................................9-26
Timber Type ...................................................................9-28
Block - Average Line Method ........................................9-28
Cutting Permit .................................................................9-28
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Timber Type ...................................................................9-29
Timber Type ...................................................................9-30
9.4.2. Basal Area Table - Sample Listing - Timber Type Level .......................... 9-31
10. Extended Forest Type Stand and Stock Reports ........................................................... 10-1
10.1. Header Information ................................................................................................. 10-3
10.2. Detail Information .................................................................................................. 10-4
10.2.1. Average Height ........................................................................................... 10-4
10.2.2. Gross Merchantable Volume per Tree ....................................................... 10-4
10.2.3. Net Merchantable Volume per Tree ........................................................... 10-4
10.2.4. Stems per Hectare by Risk Group .............................................................. 10-5
10.2.5. Total Stems per Hectare ............................................................................. 10-5
10.2.6. Live Veterans per Hectare .......................................................................... 10-5
10.2.7. Dead Useless Snags per Hectare ................................................................ 10-5
10.2.8. Live Useless Snags per Hectare ................................................................. 10-5
10.2.9. Total of Averages ....................................................................................... 10-6
10.2.10. Percent by Risk Group ............................................................................ 10-6
10.2.11. Average DBH at Five Levels .................................................................. 10-7
10.3. Extended Forest Type Stand and Stock - Sample Listing ...................................... 10-9
11. Volume and Lumber Recovery Reports ......................................................................... 11-1
11.1. Volume and Lumber Recovery Reports - Overview .............................................. 11-2
11.2. Header Information ................................................................................................. 11-3
11.3. Detail Information .................................................................................................. 11-4
11.3.1. Base Lumber Recovery Factor ................................................................... 11-6
11.3.2. Gross Merchantable Volume by Top Diameter Class ................................ 11-6
11.3.3. Percent Decay by Top Diameter Class ....................................................... 11-6
11.3.4. Net Merchantable volume by Top Diameter Class .................................... 11-7
11.3.5. Foot Board Measure by Top Diameter Class ............................................. 11-8
11.4. Totals and Averages ............................................................................................... 11-9
11.4.1. Total Gross Merchantable Volume by Risk Group .................................... 11-9
11.4.2. Percent Decay by Risk Group .................................................................... 11-9
11.4.3. Total net merchantable Volume by Risk Group ......................................... 11-9
11.4.4. Total Foot Board Measure by Risk Group ............................................... 11-10
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11.4.5. LRF by Risk Group .................................................................................. 11-10
11.5. Risk Group Combinations .................................................................................... 11-11
11.5.1. LRF by Risk Group Combination ............................................................ 11-11
11.5.2. PI Adjustment ........................................................................................... 11-13
11.5.3. Percent Decay by Risk Group Combination............................................. 11-13
11.5.4. Percent Stud Log by Risk Group Combination ........................................ 11-13
11.5.5. Percent Small Log by Risk Group Combination ...................................... 11-14
11.5.6. Percent Large Log by Risk Group Combination ...................................... 11-14
11.6. Volume and Lumber Recovery report - Sample Listing ...................................... 11-15
12. Volume Summaries .......................................................................................................... 12-1
12.1. Volume Summary - Overview ................................................................................ 12-2
12.1.1. List of Reports ............................................................................................ 12-2
12.2. Header Information - All Reports ........................................................................... 12-3
12.3. Detail Information .................................................................................................. 12-5
12.3.1. Summary Report Variables ........................................................................ 12-5
12.3.2. Gross Merchantable Volume .................................................................... 12-10
12.3.3. Net Merchantable Volume ........................................................................ 12-12
12.3.4. Net Merchantable Volume per Hectare .................................................... 12-12
12.3.5. Percent Distribution per Hectare .............................................................. 12-12
12.3.6. Percent Decay – Gross.............................................................................. 12-13
12.3.7. Percent Waste - Gross .............................................................................. 12-13
12.3.8. Percent Waste (Billing) - Net ................................................................... 12-13
12.3.9. Percent Total Cull - Gross ........................................................................ 12-13
12.3.10. Stems per Hectare ................................................................................. 12-14
12.3.11. Snags per Hectare .................................................................................. 12-14
12.3.12. Average DBH - Stems........................................................................... 12-14
12.3.13. Average DBH – Snags .......................................................................... 12-15
12.3.14. Merchantable Volume per Tree - Gross ................................................ 12-15
12.3.15. Merchantable Volume per Tree - Net ................................................... 12-16
12.3.16. Average Weighted Total Height ........................................................... 12-16
12.3.17. Average Weighted Merchantable Height .............................................. 12-18
12.3.18. Net Merchantable Volume per Log ...................................................... 12-18
12.3.19. Average Number of Logs per Tree ....................................................... 12-21
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12.3.20. Percent Immature - Coast Only ............................................................. 12-21
12.3.21. Grade Percent - Coast Only .................................................................. 12-23
12.3.22. Block Slope – Coast Only ..................................................................... 12-24
12.4. Lumber Information – Interior Only ..................................................................... 12-26
12.4.1. Percent Net Merch - Stud Logs ................................................................ 12-26
12.4.2. Percent Net Merch - Small Logs .............................................................. 12-26
12.4.3. Percent Net Merch - Large Logs .............................................................. 12-26
12.4.4. Average LRF - All Logs (bd ft/m3) ......................................................... 12-26
12.5. Statistical Summary .............................................................................................. 12-28
12.5.1. Number of Measured Plots Used .............................................................. 12-28
12.5.2. Type of Plots ............................................................................................ 12-28
12.5.3. Number of Measured Potential Trees ....................................................... 12-28
12.5.4. Number of Plots per Hectare - Cutting Permit Only ................................ 12-28
12.5.5. Number of Trees per Plot - Cutting Permit and Timber Type Only ......... 12-28
12.5.6. Confidence Interval for Volume ............................................................... 12-29
12.5.7. Degrees of Freedom for t-value: .............................................................. 12-29
12.6. Volume Summary - Sample Listings .................................................................... 12-30
13. Harvesting Method Summary - Overview ..................................................................... 13-1
13.1. Header Information ................................................................................................. 13-4
13.2. Detail Information Variable Definitions ................................................................. 13-5
13.2.1. Gross Merchantable Volume ...................................................................... 13-8
13.2.2. Net Merchantable Volume ....................................................................... 13-10
13.2.3. Net Merchantable Volume per Hectare .................................................... 13-10
13.2.4. Net Merchantable Volume per Hectare - Live ......................................... 13-10
13.2.5. Net Merchantable Volume per Hectare - Dead Potential ......................... 13-10
13.2.6. Net Merchantable Volume per Tree ......................................................... 13-10
13.2.7. Net Merchantable Volume per Log .......................................................... 13-11
13.2.8. Percent Decay - Gross .............................................................................. 13-12
13.2.9. Percent Waste (Billing) - Net ................................................................... 13-13
13.2.10. Percent Total Cull - Gross ..................................................................... 13-13
13.2.11. Percent Useless Trees ............................................................................ 13-13
13.2.12. Percent Blowdown Volume - Net ......................................................... 13-14
13.2.13. Percent Fire Damage Volume - Net ...................................................... 13-16
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13.2.14. Percent Heavy Fire Damage Volume – Net .......................................... 13-17
13.2.15. Percent Insect Damage Volume – Net .................................................. 13-18
13.2.16. Percent Second Growth Volume – Net ................................................. 13-18
13.2.17. Average Slope Percent .......................................................................... 13-19
13.2.18. Algorithm Grade Percent - Coast .......................................................... 13-22
13.3. Lumber Information - Interior Only ..................................................................... 13-24
13.3.1. Percent Stud Log Volume - Net ............................................................... 13-24
13.3.2. Percent Net Merch – Small Logs ............................................................. 13-24
13.3.3. Percent Net Merch – Large Logs.............................................................. 13-24
13.3.4. Average LRF – All Logs .......................................................................... 13-24
14. Appraisal Summaries ....................................................................................................... 14-1
14.1. Appraisal Summary – Coast ................................................................................... 14-3
14.1.1. Header information ..................................................................................... 14-3
14.1.2. Detail Information ...................................................................................... 14-3
14.2. Coast Appraisal Summary - Sample Listing ........................................................... 14-8
14.3. Appraisal Summary – Interior ................................................................................ 14-9
14.3.1. Header Information .................................................................................... 14-9
14.3.2. Detail Information ...................................................................................... 14-9
14.4. Interior Appraisal Summary – Sample Listing ..................................................... 14-14
15. Appendices ........................................................................................................................ 15-1
15.1. Appendix 1 Species Groupings .............................................................................. 15-3
15.2. Appendix 2 Allowable Species By Forest Inventory Zone .................................... 15-5
15.3. Appendix 3 Allowable Pathological Remarks By Forest Inventory Zone ............. 15-6
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15.3.1. Coast Immature .......................................................................................... 15-6
15.3.2. Coast Mature .............................................................................................. 15-7
15.3.3. Interior Immature ....................................................................................... 15-8
15.3.4. Interior Mature ........................................................................................... 15-9
15.4. Appendix 4 Maximum Height by Forest Inventory Zone .................................... 15-10
15.5. Appendix 5 Maximum Age by Forest Inventory Zone ........................................ 15-11
15.6. Appendix 6 Regions and District Numbers .......................................................... 15-12
15.7. Appendix 7 Cruise Lumber Recovery Factors ..................................................... 15-13
15.8. Appendix 8 Removed ........................................................................................... 15-15
15.9. Appendix 9 Coast Log Grade Algorithms ............................................................ 15-16
15.9.1. Douglas Fir, Pine and Larch ..................................................................... 15-17
15.9.2. Douglas Fir, Pine and Larch ..................................................................... 15-18
15.9.3. Western Red Cedar ................................................................................... 15-19
15.9.4. Western Red Cedar ................................................................................... 15-20
15.9.5. Hemlock and Balsam ................................................................................ 15-21
15.9.6. Hemlock and Balsam ................................................................................ 15-22
15.9.7. Spruce 15-23
15.9.8. Spruce 15-24
15.9.9. Cypress 15-25
15.9.10. Cypress .................................................................................................. 15-26
15.9.11. Percentages within Spruce Grades ........................................................ 15-27
15.9.12. Percentages within Cedar Grades ......................................................... 15-28
15.9.13. Deciduous.............................................................................................. 15-29
15.10. Appendix 10 Interior LRF Algorithms ................................................................. 15-30
15.10.1. Interior Hemlock ................................................................................... 15-30
15.10.2. Dead Potential White Pine .................................................................... 15-31
15.10.3. Allocation of Path in Thirds .................................................................. 15-32
15.11. Appendix 11 Student's "T" Table ......................................................................... 15-33
15.12. Appendix 12 Wet and Dry Belt Douglas Fir BEC Zones ..................................... 15-34
15.13. Appendix 13 Volume Calculation ........................................................................ 15-35
15.13.1. Volume calculation ............................................................................... 15-36
15.14. Appendix 14 Diameter Classes ............................................................................. 15-54
15.15. Appendix 15 Volume Constants ........................................................................... 15-55
15.16. Appendix 16 Rounding ......................................................................................... 15-56
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15.17. Appendix 17 Mathematical Notation ................................................................... 15-57
15.18. Appendix 18 Interior Fir Quality Class Algorithm .............................................. 15-58
15.19. Appendix 19 Valid Compilation Versions ........................................................... 15-59
15.20. Appendix 20 CGNF Compilation for the Coast Forest Region ............................ 15-60
16. Glossary ............................................................................................................................. 16-1
List of Figures
Figure 2-1 Input File (page 1)............................................................................................................ 2-3
Figure 2-2 Sample Map Area Statement - Front Side ....................................................................... 2-4
Figure 2-3 Sample Map Area Statement - Reverse Side ................................................................... 2-5
Figure 2-4 Interior Cruise Tally Sheet - Front Side ......................................................................... 2-18
Figure 2-5 Cruise Tally Sheet - Reverse Side ................................................................................. 2-19
Figure 2-6 Report 001A ................................................................................................................... 2-27
Figure 3-1 Cruise Compilation Sequence. ......................................................................................... 3-4
Figure 3-2 Log Volume Calculation. ............................................................................................... 3-10
Figure 3-3 Input Data Relationships ............................................................................................... 3-11
Figure 3-4 Report 004b.................................................................................................................... 3-18
Figure 4-1 Extended Forest Type Stand and Stock Damage Report - Sample Listing
(Partial) .............................................................................................................................................. 4-6
Figure 4-2 Block Stand Damage Table - Sample Listing (Partial) .................................................... 4-7
Figure 4-3 Block Volume Summary Damage Report - Sample Listing............................................ 4-8
Figure 5-1 Sample Percent Reduction Worksheet ............................................................................. 5-4
Figure 5-2 Percent Reduction Input Values .................................................................................... 5-11
Figure 6-1 Stump Cruise Tally Sheet - Front Side ............................................................................ 6-4
Figure 6-2 Stump Cruise Tally Sheet - Reverse Side ........................................................................ 6-5
Figure 7-1 Scattergram of Card Type 2 trees (Partial) .................................................................... 7-17
Figure 7-2 Height Curve Edits - Sample Listing (Partial) ............................................................... 7-18
Figure 7-3 Regression Coefficients and Calculated Heights – Sample Listing (Partial) ................ 7-19
Figure 7-4 Regression Coefficients and Calculated Heights - Sample Listing -
Continued (Partial) .......................................................................................................................... 7-20
Figure 8-1 Plot Summary - Sample Listing ....................................................................................... 8-7
Figure 8-2 Plot Frequency - Sample Listing ..................................................................................... 8-8
Figure 8-3 Cruise Statistics - Sample Listing .................................................................................. 8-23
Figure 9-1 Block Stand Table - Sample Listing (Partial) ................................................................ 9-13
Figure 9-2 Cutting Permit Stock Table - Sample Listing (Partial) .................................................. 9-22
Figure 9-3 Timber Type Basal Area ................................................................................................ 9-31
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Figure 10-1 Extended Forest Type Stand and Stock Table - Sample Listing (Partial) ................... 10-9
Figure 11-1 Volume and Lumber Recovery Report - Sample Listing (Partial) ............................ 11-15
Figure 12-1 Type Volume Summary - Sample Listing (Partial) ................................................... 12-30
Figure 12-2 Block Volume Summary - Sample Listing (Partial) .................................................. 12-31
Figure 12-3 Cutting Permit Volume Summary - Sample Listing (Partial).................................... 12-32
Figure 14-1 Coast Appraisal Summary - Sample Listing. ............................................................... 14-8
Figure 14-2 Interior Appraisal Summary – Sample Listing. ........................................................ 14-14
Figure 15-1 Lumber Recovery Factors .......................................................................................... 15-13
Figure 15-2 Lumber Recovery Factors .......................................................................................... 15-14
FLNRORD—Cruise Compilation Manual Introduction
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1. Introduction
FLNRORD—Cruise Compilation Manual Introduction
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This manual outlines the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations policy for
compiling cruise data collected on British Columbia's Crown land. Any agency compiling cruise
data for a licensee must adhere to these guidelines if the compilation is being submitted to the
Ministry for stumpage appraisal.
The objective of this manual is to provide a comprehensive and organized set of instructions for
system designers and programmers who are building or maintaining a Ministry-standard cruise
compilation program.
The chapters are ordered logically as follows:
1. Standard Compilation Input - Chapter 2.
2. Standard Compilation Procedures - Chapter 3.
3. Special Compilation Input and Procedures - Chapters 4 - 7.
4. Report Definitions with Sample Calculations - Chapters 8 - 12.
References will be made to the Timber Pricing Branch's Cruising Manual, which outlines cruising
field procedures and other pre-compilation requirements. This manual can be viewed on the Internet
at https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/forestry/competitive-forest-industry/timber-
pricing/timber-cruising.
Because there are different appraisal concerns for the Coast and Interior, the compilation program
must provide different parameters depending on the type of compilation. A Coast compilation is
referred to as compilation type 32, while an Interior compilation is type 03. The report definition
chapters of this manual (8-14) will clearly state where differences occur between the Coast and
Interior reports.
Each compiling agency is responsible for implementing its own solution. Programming techniques,
platforms, data models, functional decompositions and other non-policy material will be determined
independently for each implementation.
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2. Data Inputs and Edits
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2.1. Input Data - Standard Compilation
Standard compilations are based on two input forms, the Map Area Statement (FS 121) and the
Cruise Tally Sheet (FS 205). These two types of input are discussed in this Chapter.
Two other input forms are used for non-standard compilations, the Stump Cruise Tally Sheet (FS
205S) and the Cruise Percent Reduction Worksheet (FS 221), which are described in chapters 5 and
6.
A standard data input file is made up of a Map Area Statement and one or more Cruise Tally Sheets.
The Map Area Statement consists of one card type A, 1 or 2 card type Bs, 1 or more card type Cs, 1
or more card type Ds, 0 or more card type Es, 1 or more card type Fs and 1 card type G.
The Cruise Tally Sheet is 63 characters wide and consists of 1 card type 9, 1 or more card type 2s
and 0 or more card type 3s.
The Cruise Tally Sheet and Map Area Statement are described in chapters 6 and 7 of the Cruising
Manual.
For each card type, a list or a range of the accepted values for each data input field will be given in
tabular format. The following key defines acceptable data types:
1. "A" denotes an upper case letter.
2. "X" denotes an alphanumeric character {i.e., A-Z, 0-9}.
3. "9" denotes a digit.
4. "9(L, D)" denotes a number L digits long with D decimal places. The decimal places are
implied and should not appear on the input file.
5. "YY" denotes a year.
6. "MM" denotes a month.
7. "{X, Y, Z}" means that only values 'X', 'Y', & 'Z' are permitted.
8. "{1-7}" means that only digits 1 through 7 are permitted.
Further, this Chapter defines the data input requirements by specifying data dependency between
different fields. For each card type, the list of data dependencies will be broken down by the severity
of the error. Field names are capitalized.
The error message column describes the behavior of the system when the edit fails.
1. "I" - an informational message, the compilation will complete normally.
2. "W" - a warning, the compilation will complete but is suspect.
3. "F" - a fatal error, the compilation cannot be completed.
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4. "N/A" - no error messages are generated for the field.
For a detailed explanation of the Cruise Tally Sheet and Map Area Statement fields refer to chapters
6 and 7 of the Cruising Manual. The Cruising Manual is located on the Internet at URL:
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/forestry/competitive-forest-industry/timber-
pricing/timber-cruising
The input data must be submitted in ASCII format. Here is an example of an input file:
Figure 2-1 Input File (page 1)
A version number will be placed at the top of the file above card type A. It will start with a V
followed by the year, followed by a period followed by 2 digits. For example, the first version in
2020 would be V2020.00 the next version in that year would be V2020.01. Refer to the ‘Valid
Compilation Versions’ link in the Cruise Compilation Manual for the most recent version numbers
and cruise compilation companies that are approved to compile cruises for appraisal purposes in
British Columbia. The link is located at:
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/farming-natural-resources-and-industry/forestry/timber-
pricing/timber-cruising/cruise_comp_valid_compilation_ver_amend_3.pdf.
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Figure 2-2 Sample Map Area Statement - Front Side
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Figure 2-3 Sample Map Area Statement - Reverse Side
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2.2. Card type A
2.2.1. Table of Data Types
Column Position
Column Name Accepted Values Error Type
1 Card type "A" - hard coded F
2-7 License Refer to Cruising Manual, Chapter 5 F
8-10 Cutting Permit XXX F
11-13 No. of Blocks 999 I
14 Forest Region 1-8 F
15-16 Forest District Refer to Appendix 6 - Regions and Districts F
17 F.I.Z. A-L F
18 Unit Type 0,1,2,3,5,7, B, C, E, G, K, L, M, P, S, T, W, blank F
19-20 Unit No. 99 W
21 Block 9 F
22-26 Elevation 99999 I
27 Tenure A, B, C, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, 1-9 I
28 Quota D, H, N, Q, R, S, T, blank I
29 Sale Type A-K, M, N, R I
30-37 Total Merchantable Area
9 (8, 1) F
38 Report Type Blank, A I
39-40 Zone 08-11 I
41-46 East 280,000-720,000 I
47-53 North 5,351,000-6,653,000 I
54-66 Locality Description Any value is accepted N/A
67-80 Cruiser or Agency Any value is accepted F
2.2.2. Fatal Errors
For Unit Type 'T', the Unit Numbers must come from the list of valid Tree Farm Licences (TFL).
All TFL's are listed in Appendix 5 (Table 7.5.1) of the Cruising Manual.
1. For Unit Type 'T', columns 6-7 must match columns 19-20.
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2. If the Unit Type is blank and the Unit Number is 26 or 75 then the Unit Block must be
coded.
3. If the Unit Type is 'A' and the Unit Number is 10, then the Unit Block must be coded 1 or 2.
4. If the Unit Number is one of {25, 39, 43, 45, 47 or 49}, then the Unit Block must be coded.
5. Unit identity does not agree with licence number.
6. Unit identity does not agree with allowable F.I.Z.
7. For Coast compilations, the Forest Inventory Zone must be A, B, C, or D.
8. Invalid District within Area. Refer to Appendix 6.
2.2.3. Warning
1. Unity identity column cannot be blank.
2.2.4. Messages
1. UTM co-ordinates and Zones must be valid for the specified Area. For a list of UTM co-
ordinates refer to the following web site:
http://a100.gov.bc.ca/pub/mascotw/
June 1, 2009 Amendment - allow FIZ H and I for the Babine PSYU.
June 15, 2011 Amendment – allow FIZ E and F for the Cranbrook PSYU.
June 1, 2012 Amendment - allow FIZ D and G for the Spallumcheen PSYU.
July 22, 2013 Amendment – allow FIZ L, special cruise number 265 for the Dawson Creek Special Sale Area (SSA).
July 1, 2014 – allow FIZ D for the Shuswap PSYU.
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2.3. Card Type B - Compilation Standard
2.3.1. Table of Data Types
Column Position
Column Name Accepted Values Error Type
1 Card type "B" - hard coded F
2-10 N/A Same as card type A F
11 Damage Yes for appraisal purposes W
12 Selective Cut Ind. Blank, C, L F
13 Double Sampling 0, 1 F
14 Special Comp. Blank for Coast, 1 or 2 for Interior I
15 Tree Class Comp. 0, 1 F
16 Species Comp. 0, 1 F
17-18 Type of Comp. 03, 32 F
19-21 DBH lower limit 9 (3, 1) I
22-24 Stump height 999 I
25-27 Top diameter 9 (3, 1) I
28-39 Log length 99 I
30-31, 45-
46, 60-61
Species Exceptions Refer to Chapter 5 of the Cruising Manual
F
32-33, 47-
48, 62-63
Type of Comp. 03, 32 F
34-36, 49-
51, 64-66
DBH lower limit for species exceptions
Blank, 9 (3, 1) I
37-39, 52-
54, 67-69
Stump height for species exceptions
Blank, 999 I
40-42, 55-
57, 70-72
Top diameter for species exceptions
Blank, 9 (3, 1) I
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Column Position
Column Name Accepted Values Error Type
43-44, 58-
59, 73-74
Log length for species exceptions
Blank, 99 I
76 Type of cruise Blank for Loss Factors, C for CGNF compilation
N/A
77 100% cruise Blank, A N/A
78 Measurement type C, R N/A
79 Diameter measure I N/A
80 Stump cruise Blank, S N/A
2.3.2. Fatal Errors
1. For Interior compilations, the Special Compilation cannot be 0.
2. The DBH Lower Limit is less than or equal to the Top Diameter.
3. Columns 2-10 must be the same as card type A.
2.3.3. Warnings
1. Exception Log Lengths should be between 2 and 11 m.
2.3.4. Messages
1. If Tree Class Combination is coded 1, then mark all reports "Not for Appraisals".
2. For Interior compilations, if the Special Compilation is coded 1, then mark all reports "Sale
is in the Wet Belt".
3. For Interior compilations, if the Special Compilation is coded 2, then mark all reports "Sale
is in the Dry Belt".
4. If the standard merchantability requirements are not coded as outlined below, then mark all
reports "Not for Appraisals":
Coast Log length = 10.0 meters
Mature: Minimum DBH = 17.5, Minimum Top Diameter = 15.0 Immature: Minimum DBH
= 12.0, Minimum Top Diameter = 10.0 Exception: the coastal portion of the Coast Mountain
Natural Resource District, must allow for Interior Standard Utilization Specifications
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InteriorLog length = 5.0 meters
Minimum DBH = 17.5, Minimum Top Diameter = 10.0 Exception 1: Lodgepole Pine,
Minimum DBH = 12.5
Exception 2: Red Cedar Top Diameter = 15.0 if more than 50% of the Red Cedar net volume
is over 140 years old
5. Coast and interior compilations for the Coast Mountain district using coast and interior
Forest Inventory Zones & PSYUs are allowed.
Compilations using FIZ D are allowed in Chilliwack district.
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2.4. Card type C - Type Identity
2.4.1. Table of Data Types
Column Position
Column Name Accepted Values Error Type
1 Card type "C" - hard coded F
2-10 N/A Same as card type A F
11-13 N/A N/A N/A
14-15 Type number 99 or blanks F
16-17 Major Species 1 Refer to the Cruising Manual, Appendices (Timber Typing)
W
18-19 Major Species 2 Same as above W
20-21 Major Species 3 Same as above W
22-23 Minor Species 1 Same as above W
24 Age Class 1-9 W
25 Height Class 1-8 W
26 Stocking Class 0-3 W
27 Site Class G, M, P, L W
28 Type Identity 1-3 F
29-33, 34-
38, Etc.
Treatment unit areas A-CU
9 (5, 1) or blanks F
2.4.2. Fatal Errors
1. At least one STU area must be greater than 0.
2. There must be at least one timber type.
3. Columns 2-10 must be the same as card type A.
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2.4.3. Warnings
1. The sum of the STU areas must equal the Total Area coded on card type A.
2.4.4. Messages
1. Type Identities greater than 3 are invalid or incorrect.
2. If the Type Number is blank, all the subsequent card type C fields should be blank.
3. Timber type numbers should appear only once on the card type Cs.
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2.5. Card Type D - Block Description
2.5.1. Table of Data Types
Column Position
Column Name Accepted Values Error Type
1 Card type "D" - hard coded F
2-10 N/A Same as card type A F
11-13 Block number XXX N/A
14-15 Type number 99 or blanks F
16 Block Maturity Blank, I, M I
17-21, 22-
26, Etc.
Treatment unit areas A-CU
9 (5, 1) or blanks F
2.5.2. Fatal Errors
1. A block must contain at least one timber type.
2. Columns 2-10 must be the same as card type A.
3. There must be the same number of blocks coded on card type Ds as is specified on card type
A.
4. The sum of the type areas within blocks must be equal to the total type area on card type C.
2.5.3. Messages
1. Type Numbers must be coded on a preceding card type C.
2. If a Type Number is blank, then all of its Treatment Unit Areas should be blank.
3. For Coast compilations, if the Block Maturity is not coded, mark all reports "Not for
Appraisals"
4. There should be at least one block.
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2.6. Card Type E - Height/Diameter Description
2.6.1. Table of Data Types
Column Position
Column Name Accepted Values Error Type
1 Card type "E" - hard coded F
2-10 N/A Same as card type A F
11-13 N/A Blanks I
14 Calc. height only Blank, 0, 1 F
15-16 Species used Refer to Cruising Manual, Chapter 5 F
17-18, 19-
20, 21-22
Species to be replaced 1, 2 & 3
Same as above F
23-24 Type used 99 or blanks I
24-25, 26-
27… 79-
80
Types to be replaced 1, 2, …
28
99 or blanks I
2.6.2. Messages
1. There should be no blanks between the types coded in columns 25-80.
2. Type Numbers must be coded on a preceding card type C.
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2.7. Card Type F - Harvesting Method Description
2.7.1. Table of Data Types
Column Position
Column Name Accepted Values Error Type
1 Card type "F" - hard coded F
2-10 N/A Same as card type A F
11 N/A Blank N/A
12-13 Harvesting method
Refer to Chapter 13 for valid harvesting method codes
F
14-15 Type number 99 or blanks F
16 Blank N/A
17-21, 22-
26, Etc.
Treatment unit areas A-CU
9 (5, 1) or blanks F
2.7.2. Fatal Errors
1. There must be at least 1 Harvesting Method.
2. The sum of the type areas within Harvesting Methods must be equal to the total type area on
card type C.
2.7.3. Warnings
1. A Harvesting Method should appear only once on the card type Fs.
2. Type Numbers should be coded on a preceding card type C.
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2.8. Card Type G - Treatment Unit Description
2.8.1. Table of Data Types
Column Position
Column Name Accepted Values Error Type
1 Card type "G" - hard coded F
2-10 N/A Same as card type A F
11-20, 21-
30, Etc.
Silviculture Treatment Units A-CU
XXXXXXXXXX N/A
2.8.2. Fatal Errors
1. There must be 1 card type G.
2. There must be an equal number of Treatment Unit Names specified in card type G as there
are Treatment Unit Areas on card type C.
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2.9. Card Type H – Non Productive Areas
2.9.1. Table of Data Types
Column Position
Column Name Accepted Values Error Type
1 Card type "H" - hard coded F
2-10 N/A Same as card type A F
11–13 Block No. XXX N/A
14–18 R/W Removed Under Other Licence
9 (5, 1) or blanks F
19-28
34-43
49-58
Etc.
Other Non Productive Description
AAAAAAAAAA or blanks N/A
29-33
44-48
59-63
Etc.
Other Non Productive Area
9 (5,1) or blanks N/A
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2.10. Cruise Tally Sheet Image
Figure 2-4 Interior Cruise Tally Sheet - Front Side
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Figure 2-5 Cruise Tally Sheet - Reverse Side
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2.11. Card Type 9 – Plot Identity Information
2.11.1. Table of Data Types
Column Position
Column Name Accepted Values Error Type
1 Card type “9” – hard coded N/A
2-10 Same as card type A
Same as card type A W
11-13 Block XXX F
14-15 Strip XX F
16-17 Plot XX F
18 Original or Check O, C F
19-20 Type number 99 F
21-22 Age in 10s 99 F
23-24 Height in 3m Blanks or 99 F
25 Plot type Blank, C, M, S F
26 Plot card sequence Blank – not used1 N/A
27-30 Hectares Blanks or 9 (4, 3) F
31-35 Basal area factor Blanks or 9 (5, 3) F
36 Plot sweep F, B F
37-39 DBH limit 9 (3, 1) F
40-43 Sub-plot hectares Blanks or 9 (4, 3) F
44-48 Sub-plot BAF Blanks or 9 (5, 3) F
49 Sub-plot prism sweep
Blank or F, H, B I
1 This field is used on stump cruise tally cards to indicate ordering of tally sheets when more than
one tally sheet is required for a plot. It is not used in a compilation.
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Column Position
Column Name Accepted Values Error Type
50-52 Sub-plot DBH limit Blanks or 9 ( 3, 1) F
53-54 Harvesting method Refer to card type F, positions 12-13. Blanks are not permitted
F
55-57 Slope percent 999 F
58-61 Cruise date YYMM F
2.11.2. Fatal Errors
1. Timber Type must match a valid type from card type C.
2. Block must match a valid block from card type D.
3. Average height field is required for PSYUs Bowron, Longworth, Monkman, Purden and
Robson, and for TFL 30.
4. Block/Strip/Plot combinations must be unique.
5. Both Hectares and BAF cannot be coded in a main/sub plot.
6. Count plots are not allowed for a fixed area compilation.
7. For count plots, the Prism Sweep must be full ('F').
8. For interior compilations the card type 9 Main/Sub Plot DBH must be the same as the lowest
DBH limit for the cruise plot. Each tree in a count plot must have the DBH or DBH class
recorded if the tree has a DBH smaller than the interior timber merchantability requirements.
9. For coast compilations, the card type 9 Main/Sub Plot DBH must be the same as the lowest
DBH limit for the cruise plot. Each tree in a count plot must have the DBHor DBH class
recorded if the tree has a DBH smaller than the Coast timber merchantability requirements.
10. Harvesting Method must occur on a card type F.
11. Harvesting Method/Timber Type combination must occur on a card type F.
12. Fixed plot areas must be the same for all plots in a type.
13. The date must be included on the tally card.
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2.11.3. Warnings
1. Variable plot BAFs should be the same for all plots in a type.
2. There must be at least 2 plots per type for average line method compilations.
2.11.4. Messages
1. The Sub Plot BAF/plot size are greater than the Main Plot BAF/plot size.
2. If the Sub Plot BAF/plot size are both blank, then the Sub Plot Sweep and DBH should also
be blank.
3. Sweep in sub plot must be equal to Sweep in the main plot.
4. Main plot or sub plot DBH lower limit should not be less than the compilation standard or
exception DBH lower limit, whichever is lower.
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2.12. Card Type 2 - Tree Details
2.12.1. Table of Data Types
Column Position
Column Name Accepted Values Error Type
1 Card type "2" - hard coded F
2-24 N/A Identical to card type 9 F
25-26 Tree number 01-99 F
27-29 Total height 9 (3, 1) F
30-31 Species Refer to Cruising Manual, Section 4.3.2.4
F
32-35 DBH 9 (4, 1) F
36 Tree class 1-9 F
37 Conk 1-7, Blank F
38 Blind conk 1-7, Blank F
39 Scar 1-7, Blank F
40 Fork or crook 1-7, Blank F
41 Frost crack 1-7, Blank F
42 Mistletoe 1-7, Blank F
43 Rotten branch 1-7, Blank F
44 Dead top 1-7, Blank F
45 Spiral grain 0-9 F
46 Sweep 0, 1, 2, Blank (Coast) F
47 Lean 0, 1, 2, Blank (Coast) F
48 Log no. of lst live limb 1-9 F
49 Log no. of 1st stub 1-9 F
50 Knots in 1st 5 m 0-6 F
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Column Position
Column Name Accepted Values Error Type
51 Knots in 2nd 5 m 0-6 F
52-58 N/A Not used at this time N/A
59 Selective Blank, C, L F
60 Root rot Blank 1 – 7, J, K, L F
61 Insect and disease damage
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, X, Y W
62 Fire damage A, B, C W
63 Blowdown damage E, G W
2.12.2. Fatal Errors
1. Cut and leave trees coded in the selective cut column must have a full measure tree recorded,
by species for each timber type.
2. For tree class 2, pathological codes are required.
2.12.3. Warnings
1. Insect damage code must be valid for species (refer to the Cruising Manual, Section 7.6.1).
Beetle codes 1, 2 and 3 are allowed in all species of the Pinus genus.
2. Damage codes must be valid for tree class.
Damage Code
1 2 3 4 Tree
Class 5
6 7 8 9 Species
1 X X X X Pl,Py,Pw,B
2 X X X X Pl,Py,Pw,B
3 X X X Pl,Py,Pw,B
4 X X X X X Pw
5 X X X X S,F
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Damage Code
1 2 3 4 Tree
Class 5
6 7 8 9 Species
6 X X X X S,F
7 X X X S,F
8 X X X X F
X X X X X All
Y X X X X X X X All
A X X X X X X X All
B X X X X X X X All
C X X X X X X X All
E X X X X X X X All
G X X X X X X X All
2.12.4. Messages
1. For interior compilations, if the tree DBH is less than the compilation standard DBH lower
limit, then the tree will not be used.
2. For coast compilations, if the tree DBH is less than the compilation standard DBH lower
limit OR the block maturity DBH lower limit, then the tree will not be used.
3. If the tree class is 4 or 6 and the Tree Class combination is not coded 1, then the tree will
only contribute to the snag percent.
4. If the selective cut indicator does not match the card type B selective cut indicator then the
tree will not be compiled.
5. A tree with a height less than 3 m will not be used.
6. A tree with no height and the species does not exist on a card type E will not be used.
7. No pathological codes are allowed for tree classes 1, 4, and 6.
8. For tree classes 4 and 6, do not code quality remarks.
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2.13. Card Type 3 - Sample Tree Details
2.13.1. Table of Data Types
Column Position
Column Name Accepted Values Error Type
2-24 N/A Identical to card type 9 F
36 Crown class 1-4 I
37-39 Total age 999 F
2.13.2. Messages
1. The tree height is not in range for species in Forest Inventory Zone - refer to Appendix 4.
2. The total age is not in range for species in Forest Inventory Zone - refer to Appendix 5.
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2.14. Report 001A - Sample Listing (Partial)
Edit Error Report - Required.
Figure 2-6 Report 001A
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3. Compilation Sequence
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The compilation program is used to compute quantitative estimates for volume, basal area, average
diameter and tree count statistics and other related data for a timber cruise. The estimates are
reported for both stand total and 'per hectare' values. For example, the total volume and volume per
hectare estimates are reported for the timber cruise. In the interior, estimates for lumber recovery
and chip yield are also computed.
The estimates for these parameters are reported at the following levels:
1. Timber Type - a stratification of the cutting permit. Trees that belong to a
certain type have similar characteristics with respect to
species composition, age, size, quality and site index.
2. Cutting Permit - the whole cutting authority area that is compiled.
3. Block - a contiguous area within a cutting authority, made up of 1 or
more Timber Types.
4. Harvesting Method - an area within a cutting authority area that is harvested by
the same logging system.
5. Treatment Unit - an area of common treatment based on a silvicultural
prescription.
6. Plot - an area where tree are sampled. These sampling points
provide the estimates for the previous 5 levels.
For each report level, the data may be further broken down into qualitative categories such as
species, risk group, maturity, damage type, and log grades. The reporting levels are specified in
chapters 8 – 14
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3.1. Compilation Sequence
3.1.1. Step-by-Step Compilation Instructions
Step 1 Perform Edits and Load Data - Inspect each input card from the input
file and compare to the list of edits in Chapter 2. If a fatal error is found,
stop the compilation and edit the input file. Remove un-compiled trees
and load the data for use by subsequent processing. A sample data
model relating the input data elements is given in Section 3.4.
Output
• Edit Error Report (001a)
• Scattergram of card type 2s and 3s (001b)
Step 2 If there are any trees with no height, then determine the Height-Diameter
curves from the sample trees and apply heights as outlined in Chapter 7.
Output
• Regression coefficients (003a)
• Scattergram of predicted heights (003b)
Step 3 Calculate Volume - refer to Section 3.2.1 for step-by-step instructions on
calculating volumes.
Step 4 Produce Reports - for each of the selected reports, refer to the specific
chapters 8 - 14, which defines the report.
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3.1.2. Compilation Dataflow Diagram
Figure 3-1 Cruise Compilation Sequence.
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3.2. Log Volume Calculation - Overview
3.2.1. Step-by-Step Log Volume Calculation Instructions
Only compile the stem count for Western Yew.
Step 1 Set the parameters for calculating the volume of a tree. These are:
1. Forest Inventory Zone.
2. DBH - Diameter at breast height (1.3 m) outside bark in cm to the
nearest tenth (e.g., 110.1).
3. Height - Total height in meters to the nearest tenth (e.g., 41.3).
4. Stump ht. - Stump height in meters to the nearest hundredth (e.g., 0.30).
5. Top diam. - Top diameter inside bark in cm to the nearest tenth (e.g.,
12.5).
6. Log length - log length in meters to the nearest tenth (e.g., 5.0).
Step 2 Calculate tree volumes - taper equation and volume routine (see Appendix
13).
Use the taper equation and volume routine with the above-defined parameters.
This routine will determine:
1. Number of logs in the tree.
2. Volumes for each log.
3. Top diameters for each log.
4. Length of top log.
5. Butt diameter for 1st log.
6. Gross merchantable volume - from stump height to top diameter.
7. Biological volume - from ground to top of tree.
Step 3 Determine loss factor table.
1. Use FIZ tables unless a local loss factor exists for the Unit. All local
factors apply only to mature volumes (i.e., 121 years or greater). Refer
to Appendix 5 of the Cruising Manual.
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2. Determine maturity based on tree class and age. Refer to the Tree Class
Modification of Loss Factors in Appendix 5 of the Cruising Manual at
the above URL.
3. Determine Risk Group based on tree class, pathological remarks, and
damage.
Tree Class - Tree classes 3, 4, 6, 7 & 9 automatically go to highest Risk
Group. The exception being Tree Class 7 Lodgepole Pine in the
Interior. These stems will be classed as Risk Group 2. Conk, Blind
conk, fire code C and blowdown code G will move these stems into
Risk Group 3.
Pathological Indicators - Tree class 1, 2, 5 & 8 trees start at the lowest
risk group and are then placed into a higher risk group, depending on
pathological indicators. Refer to Appendix 17 in the Cruising Manual.
Damage Codes - trees are further moved into higher risk groups
depending on the damage codes associated with them.
Insect Damage
If the Risk Group is 1, then increase the Risk Group to 2 for insect
damage codes 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 8.
Spruce trees in all maturity classes with insect damage code 7 will
move to the highest mature risk group. This means that in FIZ A-C, all
spruce insect damage code 7 will move to risk group 2. In FIZ D-L,
spruce with insect damage 7 will move to mature risk group 3.
Fire Damage
There is no change in Risk Group for fire damage code A, B or C.
Blowdown Damage
There is no change in Risk Group for blowdown code E.
For blowdown damage code G, use the highest Risk Group.
For cedar loss factor table 296, the Risk Group is based on the average
height from card type 9. If the average height <= 40, then the risk group
is 2.
Otherwise, the Risk Group is 1.
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4. Determine diameter class, based on DBH. Refer to Appendix 14.
Step 4 Apply loss factors - refer to the "Cruise Compilation Loss Factor Table
Manual", 1976, for the specific table. Reduce the tree volume by the specified
percentages. Apply the loss factors individually and in the order {Decay →
Waste → Breakage}.
For mature coast cottonwood, a flat rate of 15 percent is applied in lieu of the
loss factors.
For interior Lodgepole Pine addition breakage factors are reduced from gross
volume based on insect damage codes and/or tree classes.
The additional breakage factor for all risk group 3 stems is zero (0).
Tree Classes
Damage Code
Breakage Factor Add On
1, 2, 5, 8 No insect code
0
1, 2, 5, 8 1 0
1, 2, 5, 8 2 7.5
3, 7, 9 3 28.0
3, 7, 9 No insect code
28.0
For fire damage, additional breakage factors are reduced from gross volume based on code.
Fire Damage Code % Breakage Add-On
A 0.0
B 5.0
C 40.0
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Maximum DWB reductions for any tree is 100%.
Step 5 If count and measure plots have been tallied, calculate the double sampling
ratios (DSR) for each tallied species. The DSR adjusts stem count, basal area,
and volume estimates. When using the Average Line method, calculate a DSR
for each Timber Type. When using the Block method, calculate a DSR for each
Timber Type, each Timber Type within Block and each Timber Type within
Harvesting Method.
For tree classes 4 & 6, use 1.0 (i.e., no adjustment in volume).
Use 1.0 for Western Yew (i.e., no adjustment in stem count). Output - Double
Sampling Ratios (004b)
Example: Fir DSR for a Timber Type
( )plotsof#Total
.plotsmeasof#firDSR = *
( ) ( )( ) ( )fir.measBAF.avg*treesfir.meas#
treesfirallBAF.avg*treesfir#
To calculate the average BAF, sum the basal area factors of all the trees in the
type and divide by the number of trees in the type. Refer to Section 3.5 for a
detailed explanation of the calculation of number of trees and basal area factors.
Example 3.4 - Double Sampling Ratio
Refer to Figure 3.4 for a sample Double Sampling Ratio Report.
In Block 2, Type 2 there are 2 measure plots and 2 count plots. One measure
plot is a border plot and has a BAF of 8. The other measure plot is a full plot
with a BAF of 10. Both count plots are full plots with BAFs of 8 and 10.
There was 1 cedar tallied in each of the plots. The cedar tallied in the border
plot would count as 2.
The average basal area for all cedars is (8 + 8 + 8 + 10 + 10) / 5 = 8.8 The
average basal area for all measured cedar is (8 + 8 + 10) / 3 = 8.66
84615373.066.8*3
8.8*5*
4
2)cedar(DSR ==
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Step 6 If a percent reduction is being compiled, determine whether there is an eligible
reduction for the tree. Refer to Chapter 5 for Percent Reduction handling.
Step 7 Double the volume, basal area and tree count for border plots.
Step 8 Calculate grade percents (Appendices 9 and 10).
Each log is graded and the volume for that log is reported for that grade.
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3.2.2. Calculate Volumes and Grades
Figure 3-2 Log Volume Calculation.
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3.3. Sample Data Model
Figure 3-3 Input Data Relationships
This diagram is only a sample of the input data relationships. Many different views would be
required to perform all the reporting calculations.
Read the cardinality rules as: "1 Cruise Compilation CONTAINS 1 or many Harvesting Methods",
"1 Tree can be USED FOR 1 Height Sample Tree" etc.
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3.4. Plot Types
There are two methods of plot sampling, which correspond to the type of plot being cruised. The
types of plots are fixed area plots and variable plots, also known as prism plots. Both of these plot
types have associated methods for estimating the following quantitative values (as well as any other
'per hectare' value required for a compilation):
1. Volume per hectare.
2. Basal area per hectare.
3. Number of trees per hectare.
Further, each of the plot types can identify a sub-plot, which will alter the calculations of the
above parameters for certain trees in the plot, depending on the specified DBH of the tree.
Generally speaking, the two types of sampling cannot be mixed. However, in a stratified
stand with more than one Timber Type, it is permissible to use fixed area plots for one Type
and prism plots for another Type.
3.4.1. Prism Plots
Prism plots are identified by the presence of a BAF in columns 32 - 35 of card type 9. The BAF may
change between plots in a Timber Type.
A prism plot may be a measure plot or a count plot, as indicated by an "M" or a "C" in column 25 of
card type 9. The presence of count plots indicates "double sampling" which requires a method of
adjusting the plot estimates despite recording only the species of each tree. Plot estimates are
adjusted using a factor called the Double Sampling Ratio, described in Section 3.5.
If a species is tallied in a count plot, it must also occur in a measure plot.
Tree classes 4 and 6 are not permitted in count plots.
For count plots, the DBH lower limit specified in columns 37 - 39 of card type 9 must be the same
as the DBH lower limit from card type B.
The plot sweep for prism plots must be "F" (full).
Use the following methods for calculating the plot estimates. The tree class 4 and 6 trees (snags) will
be estimated independently from the other trees (stems).
3.4.1.1. Number of Trees per Hectare
Each tree contributes:
tR*tDSR*2DBH
39545.12732*tBAFtS =
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To the number of stems (or snags) per hectare. So,
∑
==
np
1ttSpS
Example 3.1
Plot 1, Type 1 has two (2) Spruce trees in it. Spruce is reduced by 30 percent in all diameter
classes. BAF = 10. Tree one has a DBH of 56.0 and tree two has a DBH of 51.1. The Double
Sampling Ratio is 1.
Tree 1 ( )100/301*1*20.56
39545.12732*101,tS = = 28.4 stems per hectare
Tree 2 ( )100/301*1*21.51
39545.12732*102,tS = = 34.1 stems per hectare
1.344.28pS += = 62.5 stems per hectare
Where:
St = Stems per hectare estimate for tree t.
Sp = Stems per hectare estimate for plot p.
np = Number of trees in plot p.
BAFt = Basal area factor for tree t in plot p.
DBHt = Diameter at 1.3 m outside bark for tree t.
DSRt = Double Sampling Ratio for tree t (see Section 3.5).
Rt = Post-reduction percent for tree t (1 - reduction percent / 100).
3.4.1.2. Basal Area per Hectare
BAp = Rt*DSRt*
n
1tBAF t
p
∑
=
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Where:
BAp = Basal area/hectare estimate for plot p.
np = Number of trees in plot p.
BAFt = Basal area factor for tree t in plot p.
DSRt = Double Sampling Ratio for tree t (see Step 5)
Rt = Post-reduction percent for tree t (see Example 5.5).
3.4.1.3. Volume per Hectare
Each tree contributes:
tR*tDSR*2tDBH
39545.12732*tBAF*tV
To the volume per hectare.
Vp = ∑
=
n
1ttV
p
Where:
Vp = Gross merchantable volume per hectare estimate for plot p.
np = Number of merchantable trees in plot p.
BAFt = Basal area factor for tree t in plot p from card type 9.
DBHt = Diameter at 1.3 m outside bark for tree t.
Vt = Gross merchantable volume for tree t (see Appendix 13).
DSRt = Double Sampling Ratio for tree t (see Section 3.5).
Rt = Post-reduction percent for tree t (see Example 5.5).
The procedure for calculating the merchantable volume of a tree is described in Section 3.2. Double
this estimate if the plot is a border plot.
Sub-plots may be used for prism plots and are detected by the presence of a sub-plot basal area
factor in columns 44-48 of card type 9, which differs from the main plot DBH. There will be a
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corresponding DBH lower limit for the sub-plot in columns 50-52, which will also differ from the
main plot DBH lower limit.
If the sub-plot DBH is smaller than the main plot DBH, then the smaller trees in the plot will use the
sub-plot BAF and plot sweep in the above calculations. Conversely, if the sub-plot DBH is larger
than the main plot DBH, then the larger trees in the plot will use the sub-plot BAF and plot sweep.
For example, if the main plot DBH lower limit is 17.5 and the sub-plot DBH lower limit is 27.5,
then trees with DBH between 17.5 and 27.4 would be processed using the main plot BAF and plot
sweep. Trees with DBH of 27.5 or more would be processed using the sub-plot BAF and plot sweep.
Together, the main plot and sub-plot count as 1 plot.
3.4.2. Fixed Area Plots
Fixed area plots are identified by the presence of a plot size, in hectares, in columns 27-30 of card
type 9. The plot size must be the same for all plots in a timber type. Unlike prism plots, fixed area
plots cannot be count plots.
The plot sweep for fixed area plots must be full or border.
Use the following methods for calculating the plot estimates. The tree class 4 and 6 trees (snags) will
be estimated independently from the other trees (stems).
3.4.2.1. Number of Trees per Hectare
Each tree contributes: tR*SizePlot
hectareoneAreatS =
Each species contributes:
∑
==
np
1ttSpS
Example 3.2
Plot 1, Type 1 has two (2) Spruce trees in it. Spruce is reduced by 30 percent in all diameter
classes. The area of the plot is 400 m2. Tree one has a DBH of 56.0 and tree two has a DBH of
51.1. There is no Double Sampling Ratio because count plots are not used with fixed area
sampling.
Tree 1 ( )100/301*400
000101,tS =
hectareperstems5.17=
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Tree 2 ( )100/301*400
000102,tS =
hectareperstems5.17=
5.175.17pS += hectareperstems0.35=
Where:
Sp = Stems per hectare estimate for plot p.
np = Number of trees in plot p.
Rt = Post-reduction percent for tree t (1 - reduction percent / 100).
St = Number of trees per hectare tree t represents.
Area one
hectare =
10,000 m2
plotsize = Area of plot from card type 9.
Double this estimate if the plot is a border plot.
3.4.2.2. Basal Area per Hectare
The basal area for each tree is calculated as pi (DBH/200)2(i.e., the area of a circle whose diameter
is the DBH for the tree).
BAp = Rt*sizeplot
n
1t002
DBH tpi2p
∑
=
Where:
BAp = Basal area (m2) per hectare estimate for plot p.
np = Number of trees in plot p.
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DBHt = Diameter (cm) at 1.3 m outside bark for tree t.
pi = 3.14159
Rt = Post-reduction percent for tree t (1 - reduction percent / 100).
Double this estimate if the plot is a border plot.
3.4.2.3. Volume per Hectare
∑1
pn
t
ttp VSV=
=
Where:
Vp = Gross merchantable volume per hectare estimate for plot p.
np = Number of trees in plot p.
Vt = Gross merchantable volume for tree t.
St = Number of trees per hectare that tree t represents.
Double this estimate if the plot is a border plot.
The procedure for calculating the volume of a tree is described in Section 3.2.
Sub plots are also permitted for fixed area plots and are detected by the presence of a sub-plot size in
columns 40-43 of card type 9. There will be a corresponding DBH lower limit in columns 50-52,
which will also differ from the main plot DBH lower limit. Use the same logic as is used for prism
plots to determine which trees use the sub-plot parameters and which trees use the main plot
parameters.
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3.5. Double Sampling Ratio - Sample Listing
Report 004b - Sample listing (partial).
Double Sampling Ratios - required.
Figure 3-4 Report 004b
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4. Damage Reports
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Whenever the codes for Blowdown, Fire and/or Insect damage are detected on card type 2s, damage
reports are produced in addition to the normal (non-damage related) output. These reports will
segregate the reported volumes into separate damage types and/or codes, as indicated. Root rot
damage is reported for block summaries only and is optional.
The damage reports will be the same as the normal output, only there will be a designation of
species and damage type and damage codes on the report.
Damage Type Code Description Species
Blowdown E Down trees All Species
G Down and shattered trees All Species
Fire A Light fire All Species
B Medium fire All Species
C Heavy fire All Species
Insect/Disease 1 Green attack Balsam, Pine
2 Red attack Balsam, Pine
3 Grey attack Balsam, Pine
4 Blister rust White Pine
5 Green attack - alive Spruce, Douglas Fir
6 Green attack - dead Spruce, Douglas Fir
7 Grey attack - dead Spruce, Douglas Fir
8 Red attack Douglas Fir
X Defoliator G live cambium All Species
Y Defoliator D dead cambium All Species
Root Rot J Light All Species
K Moderate All Species
L Heavy All Species
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4.1. List of Damage Reports
The following damage reports are required for damage types Blowdown, Fire, and Insect:
1. 006 Extended Forest Type Stand and Stock Table, one page with all trees, one
page with non-damaged trees, and one page for each Blowdown, Fire, or
Insect damage code.
2. 007 Stand and Stock Tables, one page for each species and damage type
containing each of the damage codes for that damage type.
i 007a Block Stand Table.
ii 007b Block Stock Table.
iii 007c Block Basal Area.
iv 007d Timber Type Stand Table.
v 007e Timber Type Stock Table.
vi 007f Timber Type Basal Area.
vii 007g Cutting Permit Stand Table.
viii 007h Cutting Permit Stock Table.
ix 007i Cutting Permit Basal Area.
3. 009 Volume Summaries, one page for each species and damage type reporting
each of the damage codes for that damage type.
i 009a Timber Type Summary.
ii 009b Block Summary.
iii 009c Cutting Permit Summary.
iv 009d Treatment Unit within Block Summary - Coast only.
4. 011 Plot Summary, damage code volumes segregated for each species.
5. 015 Harvesting Method Summary, percent net volumes will be segregated for
each Harvesting Method under the headings Fire, Heavy Fire (Damage code
C), Down trees, and Insect damage.
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The following damage reports are optional:
1. 009b Root Rot Block Summary.
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4.2. Damage Report Calculation
Trees with multiple damage codes will report each damage type in the Damage Summary Reports.
The damage code or codes that will assign the highest risk group will be used in the calculation of
the net volume for each of the damage types. If pathological indicator(s) move the risk group higher
than the damage code(s) then use the risk group from the pathological indicator(s) to calculate the
Damage Summary Reports.
Example 4.1:
Cruise = 1 ha, 1 plot, 1.0 m3 mature Lodgepole Pine tree that represents 100 stems/ha with down
tree code G, fire code C and insect 3:
Risk groups (RG) -Down Tree = RG3, Fire = RG2, Insect 3 = RG 2. Use RG 3 since it is the
highest risk group.
Volume - Hypothetical loss factor DWB = 30% plus 28% for the grey attack breakage add-on
plus 40% Fire C breakage add-on = 98%.
Tree = 1.0 m3 - 0.98 m3. Cruise volume per hectare = 0.02 * 100 stems = 2 m3.
Damage reports -Type, Block and Cutting Permit Damage Report Net Volume = 2 m3 for
Lodgepole pine Down Tree (G), Fire(C) and Insect (3).
Example 4.2:
Cruise = 1 ha, 1 plot, 1.0 m3 mature Lodgepole Pine tree that represents 100 stems/ha with down
tree code G, fire code B and insect 3:
Risk groups (RG) -Down Tree = RG3, Fire = RG2, Insect 3 = RG 2. Use RG 3 since it is the
highest risk group.
Volume - Hypothetical loss factor DWB = 30% plus 28% for the grey attack breakage add- on
plus 5% Fire B breakage add-on = 63%.
Tree = 1.0 m3 - 0.63 m3. Cruise volume per hectare = 0.37 * 100 stems = 37 m3.
Damage reports -Type, Block and Cutting Permit Damage Report Net Volume = 37 m3 for
Lodgepole pine Down Tree (G), Fire (B) and Insect (3)
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4.3. Sample Damage Report Listings
Some of the DBH classes have been removed from these sample listing.
4.3.1. Extended Forest Type Stand and Stock Damage Report - Sample Listing
Figure 4-1 Extended Forest Type Stand and Stock Damage Report - Sample Listing (Partial)
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4.3.2. Block Stand Damage Table - Sample Listing
Figure 4-2 Block Stand Damage Table - Sample Listing (Partial)
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4.3.3. Block Volume Summary Damage Report - Sample Listing
Figure 4-3 Block Volume Summary Damage Report - Sample Listing
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5. Reduction Compilations
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5.1. Reduction Compilations - Overview
Reduction compilations use the Percent Reduction Worksheet form (FS 221 - Figure 5.1). This data is
contained in a separate input file that must be submitted in ASCII format showing reductions by
Treatment Unit when requested. Since July 1, 2019, percent reduction data is no longer in a separate
file. It is attached to the dat file.
A version number will be placed on the top row of the ASCII file. It will start with a V followed by
the year, followed by a decimal point, followed by two digits. For example, the first version in a
year would be V2005.00 and the next version in the same year would be 2005.01.
The FS 221 form allows for a reduction of the volumes and stem counts by 4 methods:
1. By species, timber type, tree class and treatment unit.
2. By species, timber type and treatment unit
3. By species, tree class and treatment unit.
4. By species and treatment unit.
When compiling a reduction, pre-reduction and post-reduction reports are required. Leave Tree
summaries are also required with post-reduction reports (see Chapter 9).
The reduced volume would not be cut. The remaining reported volume is the cut volume. When
coding the percentages on the FS 221 worksheet, the number coded is the net volume percent that
will be left standing.
For each tree, determine whether there is an eligible reduction:
1. If a Timber Type is coded, then the reduction applies to trees in that Type.
2. If the Timber Type is blank, then the reduction applies to all types.
3. If Damage is coded B, F, I or R on the reduction card, then do not apply the reduction to trees
that have been assigned a damage code of that type.
4. If Species is non-blank, then an exact species match has to apply for the tree to be eligible
for reduction. Otherwise, if Species is blank, apply the reduction to all species.
5. If Tree Class is non-blank, then an exact Tree Class match has to apply for the tree to be
eligible for reduction. Otherwise, if Tree Class is blank, apply the reduction to all tree
classes. An "L" in column 13 indicates all live trees. A "D" in column 13 applies to all dead
trees (except tree class 4 and 6).
When a tree is targeted for a reduction, then reduce the calculated volume by the percent value that
is coded for the DBH class that the tree falls into. See Section 5.3 for example.
If a species does not appear in any cruise plots, it may still be retained. However, in these cases the
compilation will not be affected. Do not substitute any other species to account for the intended
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volume or basal area retention. If a species is not cruised (and therefore not reduced), it is important
for the retention to be documented in the cutting authority document.
If a DBH class to be retained does not appear in any cruise plots (or not enough to represent the
intended volume or basal area retention), another DBH class from the same species may be
substituted in the compilation.
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5.2. Percent Reduction Worksheet Image
Figure 5-1 Sample Percent Reduction Worksheet
View Cruise Percent Reduction Form
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5.3. Reduction Examples
These examples use a 12.5 ha Cutting Permit with 2 types, 2 blocks and 2 harvesting methods.
Cutting Permit details and pre-reduction volumes are as follows:
Type 1 has 5 ha in Silviculture Treatment Unit (STU) A
Type 2 has 5 ha in STU A & 2.5 ha in STU B
Block 1 has 2.5 ha of Type 1 (STU A) and 2.5 ha of Type 2 (STU A)
Block 2 has 2.5 ha of Type 1 (STU A) and 5 ha of Type 2 (2.5 ha of STU A & 2.5 ha of STU B)
Harvesting Method SC has 5 ha of Type 1 (STU A) and 5 ha of Type 2 (STU A)
Harvesting Method SS has 2.5 ha of Type 2 (STU B)
The Average Line Treatment Unit area factors for Block & Harvesting Method are defined as
follows:
Numerator: The Treatment Unit area of the Type within Block or Harvesting Method.
Denominator: The total Treatment Unit Area for the Type.
5.3.1. Plots
The following plot information was used to determine the volume parameters:
Plot Type Block Harvesting
Method Volume/ha estimate
1 1 1 Skid Clear 150
2 1 2 Skid Clear 230
3 1 1 Skid Clear 170
4 1 2 Skid Clear 250
5 2 1 Skid Clear 230
6 2 2 Skid Sel. 260
7 2 1 Skid Clear 210
8 2 2 Skid Sel. 260
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5.3.2. Timber Type and Cutting Permit Reductions - Average Line Method
5.3.2.1. Average Line Method - Pre-reduction
All volume in Type 1 is in STU A because it is the only treatment unit in Type 1. Two- thirds of the
volume in Type 2 is in STU A because two-thirds of the Type 2 area is in treatment unit A. One-
third of the Type 2 volume in STU B because one-third of the Type 2 area is in treatment unit B.
Type 1 = ((150+230+170+250)/4) * 5.0ha = 1000 m3 (1000 STU A)
Type 2 = ((230+260+210+260)/4) * 7.5ha =1800 m3 (1200 STU A + 600 STU B)
The Cutting Permit volume is the sum of the type volumes.
Cutting Permit = 1000 + 1800 = 2800 m3 (2200 STU A + 600 STU B)
By the average line method, the Block volumes are determined based on the entire Type volumes
being pro-rated based on the Type areas within the Block. For example, there are 5 ha of STU A in
Block 1, 2.5 ha from Type 1 and 2.5 ha from Type 2. Therefore, the STU A volume for Block 1 is
calculated by adding 50 percent of the Type 1 volume for STU A and 50 percent of the Type 2
volume for STU A.
The Harvesting Method volumes are calculated the same way as the Block.
The full set of calculations for the Block and Harvesting Method volumes are shown below.
Type 1 Type 2
Block 1
- STU A = (2.5/5.0 * 1000) + (2.5/5.0 * 1200) = 500 + 600 = 1100 m3
Block 2
-STU A = (2.5/5.0 * 1000) + (2.5/5.0 * 1200) = 500 + 600 = 1100 m3
-STU B = (2.5/2.5 * 600) = 600 m3
1700 m3
Harvesting Method – SC
-STU A = (5.0/5.0 * 1000) + (5.0/5.0 * 1200) = 1000 + 1200 = 2200 m3
Harvesting Method – SS
-STUB = 0 + (2.5/2.5 * 600) = 600 m3
In the following examples, the reduced volumes will appear bold.
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Example 5.1
Reducing the Type 2 volume by 30 percent in STU B:
Type 1 = 1000 m3 (1000 STU A)
Type 2 = 1620 m3 (1200 STU A + 420 STU B)
Type 2 has STU B, so the STU B volume was reduced by 30 percent.
Cutting Permit = 1000 + 1620 = 2620 m3 (2200 STU A + 420 STU B)
Block 1
- STU A = (2.5/5.0 * 1000) + (2.5/5.0 * 1200) = 500 + 600 = 1100 m3
Block 1 has no STU B, so its volume is not reduced.
Block 2
-STU A = (2.5/5.0 * 1000) + (2.5/5.0 * 1200) = 500 + 600 = 1100 m3
-STU B = = (2.5/2.5 * 420) = 420 m3
1520 m3
Block 2 has STU B from Type 2, so its volume was reduced.
Harvesting Method – SC
-STU A = (5.0/5.0 * 1000) + (5.0/5.0 * 1200) = 1000 + 1200 = 2200 m3
Harvesting Method - SC has no STU B, so its volume was not reduced.
Harvesting Method – SS
-STUB = 0 + (2.5/2.5 * 420) = 420 m3
Harvesting Method - SS only has STU B, so its volume was reduced by 30 percent.
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Example 5.2
Reducing the Cutting Permit volume by 10 percent in STU A:
Type 1 = 900 m3 (900 STU A: 1000 * 0.9)
Type 2 = 1680 m3 (1080 STU A: 1200 * 0.9 + 600 STU B)
STU A was reduced by 10 percent for each Timber Type.
Cutting Permit = 900 + 1680 = 2580 m3 (1980 STU A + 600 STU B)
Type 1 Type 2
Block 1
- STU A = (2.5/5.0 * 900) + (2.5/5.0 * 1080) = 450 + 540 = 990 m3
Block 1 only has STU A, so its volume was reduced by 10 percent.
Block 2
-STU A = (2.5/5.0 * 900) + (2.5/5.0 * 1080) = 450 + 540 = 990 m3
-STU B = 0 = (2.5/2.5 * 600) = 0 + 600 = 600 m3
1590 m3
Harvesting Method – SC
-STU A = (5.0/5.0 * 900) + (5.0/5.0 * 1080) = 900 + 1080 = 1980 m3
Harvesting Method - SC only has STU A, so its volume was reduced by 10 percent.
Harvesting Method – SS
-STUB = 0 + (2.5/2.5 * 600) = 0 + 600 = 600 m3
5.3.3. Single Tree Reduction
The previous 2 examples in this chapter demonstrated how the total volume for a Treatment Unit
would be reduced if all the trees from a particular cross-section were reduced. However, reductions
can be dependent on individual tree parameters such as DBH, Tree Class and Damage Type. The
reductions are performed on a tree- by-tree basis as follows.
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Example 5.3
The sample reduction input in Section 5.5 indicates a 20 percent reduction in Type 2 - Treatment
Unit B for Yellow Cedar with a DBH up to 150 cm. All Tree Classes are included, and no
Damage Types are excluded from the reduction.
A Yellow Cedar was tallied in a plot from Type 2 within Block 2. Recall that Type 2/Block 2
has 2 Treatment Units, each having an area of 2.5 ha. Because the Treatment Unit cannot be
coded on the Cruise Tally Sheet, the plot determines volume per hectare for both Treatment
Units in Type 2 within Block 2.
The Yellow Cedar was tallied using a BAF of 12 in a full plot and the measured DBH was 55.6
cm. The calculated gross merchantable volume was 3.583566 m3. Hence, the pre-reduction
estimate for gross volume per hectare for both Treatment Units is:
(1) 26.55
)583566.3(*)39545.1273212(V =
= 177.12 m3 per hectare
The post-reduction estimate for Treatment Unit B is:
(2) )2.01(12.177 −=V
= 141.69 m3 per hectare
The post-reduction estimate for the two combined Treatment Units is:
(3) 69.141*)0.5/5.2(12.177*)0.5/5.2( +=V
= 159.40 m3 per hectare
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5.4. Percent Reduction Card Edits
5.4.1. Table of Data Types
Column Position
Column Name Accepted Values Error Type
1-2 Species Blank or valid species code (Refer to Appendix 3 for valid species codes)
F
3-4 Timber Type Blank, 99 F
5 Tree Class Blank, 1 - 9 F
6-7 Treatment Unit A - CU, 1-99 F
8-10 Block Blank F
11 Damage type Blank, B, F, I, R F
12 Maturity Blank, M or S for CGNF Cruises only
F
13 Live or Dead Blank, L or D F
14-15,
16-17, …,
80-81
Reduction percent for DBH class
Blank, 001 – 100 F
5.4.2. Fatal Errors
1. A tree can only qualify for one reduction.
2. Timber Type must be a valid Type from a card type C.
3. Block must be a valid Block from a card type D.
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5.5. Percent Reduction Input Values - Sample Listing
Report 005a. This report is required for reduction compilations.
Figure 5-2 Percent Reduction Input Values
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6. Stump Cruise Compilations
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6.1. Stump Compilation - Overview
An "S" in column 80 of card type B identifies a stump cruise. Card type 2 Stump Diameters Inside
Bark are converted to Diameter at 1.3 m (DBH) Outside Bark, and the resulting input file is
compiled using the same merchantability requirements as normal compilations.
Stump cruises only use fixed area plots. Usually, the entire area is cruised, which eliminates the
need for the statistical reports described in Chapter 8.
Stump cruise plots are recorded using the Stump Cruise Tally Sheet (Figure 6.1 and 6.2).
The species, stump height, stump diameter, tree class, and pathological remarks are entered for each
stump in the plot.
No quality remarks or damage codes will be added.
The stump conversion is based on a measurement at stump height and can be recorded either in
centimeters or rads, as specified in column 78 of card type B. If the measurement is made in rads,
then double the measurement to obtain the stump diameter in centimeters (i.e., 1 rad = 2 cm).
For Coast compilations (F.I.Z A, B, or C), the age in 10s and tree class determine whether mature or
immature conversion constants are used for Fir, Cedar, Hemlock, and Spruce:
Immature: Tree class 8 and 9 are always immature.
Tree classes 1, 2 and 3, are immature if Age in 10s < 13.
Mature: Tree class 5 and 7 are always mature.
Tree classes 1, 2, and 3 are mature if age in 10s > 12.
Tree class 4 and 6 are only included if the tree class combination from card type B is 1. In this case,
set maturity using the above rules for tree classes 1, 2, and 3.
The stump diameter measurement is taken inside bark, and is recorded in centimeters to the nearest
tenth. The conversion equation estimates the diameter at breast height outside bark.
DBHo = DSHi + b0 DSHi (2.3 –SH) + b1DSHi ln[(SH + 1) / 2.3]
Where:
DBHo = Diameter at 1.3 m outside bark, in centimeters to the nearest tenth.
DSHi = Diameter at stump height inside bark, in centimeters to the nearest tenth.
SH = Stump height in centimeters.
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b0, b1 =
Diameter conversion constants, to 6 decimal places. Refer to Cruising
Manual for the list of constants by Species, Forest Inventory Zone, and
Maturity.
ln = Natural logarithm function.
Example 6.1
Unit of
Measurement: Centimeters
F.I.Z.: J
Stump height: 25 cm
Species: Spruce
Diameter: 53 cm
DBH = 53.0 + 0.065728 * 53.0 * (2.3 - 0.25) + 0.575037 * 53.0 * ln [1.25/2.3]
= 53.0 + 7.14 – 18.58
= 41.6 cm
Once the DBHs have been assigned to the stumps, tree heights must be calculated using a height-
diameter equation. Please see Chapter 7 for an explanation of the derivation and application of
height-diameter equations.
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6.2. Stump Cruise Tally Sheet Image
Figure 6-1 Stump Cruise Tally Sheet - Front Side
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Figure 6-2 Stump Cruise Tally Sheet - Reverse Side
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6.3. Stump Cruise Tally Sheet Edits
6.3.1. Card Type 9 - Plot Identity Information
Same as Section 2.11.1
6.3.2. Card Type 2 - Stump Details
Column Position
Column Name Accepted Values Error Type
27-29 Stump height (cm) 9 (3, 1) F
30-31 Species Refer to Cruising Manual, Section 6.3.2 F
32-35 Diameter at stump height (cm)
9 (4, 1) F
36 Tree Class Same as Section 2.12.1 F
37 Conk Same as Section 2.12.1 N/A
39 Scar Same as Section 2.12.1 N/A
41 Frost Crack Same as Section 2.12.1 N/A
6.3.3. Card Type 3 - Sample Tree Details
Column Position
Column Name Accepted Values Error Type
25-29 Tree Number 0 - 99 F
27-29 Total Height 999 F
30-31 Species Refer to Appendix 2 F
32-35 DBH 9 (4, 1) F
36 Crown Class 1 - 4 I
37-39 Total Age 999 F
40 Selective Cut Blank N/A
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6.3.3.1. Messages
1. The tree height is not in range for species in Forest Inventory Zone - refer to Appendix 4.
2. The total age is not in range for species in Forest Inventory Zone - refer to Appendix 5.
3. Tree numbers should be unique or the preceding tree with the duplicate number will be
ignored for the card type 3 cross-reference edit.
See Table 4 of the Cruising Manual (Appendix 5) for the FIZ A/QCI PSYU stump to DBH taper
equations.
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7. Height Diameter Equations
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Tree heights are required for the calculation of volume, as explained in Chapter 3. When tree heights
are not measured for each tree (e.g. – stump cruises) height-diameter equations, or curves, are
derived from the sample trees.
Heights are assigned by substituting the DBH into the chosen equation. Each equation has a
minimum value DBHmin, below which the equation predicts negative values. Each function also has
an associated DBHmax. Heights cannot be calculated for DBHs greater than DBHmax or lower than
DBHmin. Where a DBH does not fall into the acceptable range for the equation, the minimum or
maximum DBH would be substituted, and a message would be indicated for that tree in report 004a (see Figure 7.2).
There are 6 possible equations available:
Parabola H = a + bD + cD2
Conditioned Parabola H = 1.3 + bD + cD2
Hyperbola H = a + b/D + cD
Conditioned Hyperbola H = 1.3 – bD/(D+1) + cD
Weibull H = a[1 - EXP(-bDc)]
Conditioned Weibull H = 1.3 + a[1 – EXP(-bDc)]
Where:
H = Tree height in metres, to the nearest tenth.
D = Diameter at 1.3 m outside bark in centimeters, to the nearest tenth.
a, b, c = Regression coefficients.
EXP(x) = ex, where e is the base of the natural logarithm function.
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Use the following method to choose the suggested curve for assigning heights:
1. Reject any curves that compute a negative height for a DBH of 10 cm or lower.
2. If the b and c coefficients are positive for the Parabola, the Weibull function must not be
used.
3. Of the remaining curves, choose the curve with the lowest standard error estimate (S.E.E.)
based on volume. If the curve with the lowest SEE volume exceeds 3% over the range of
DBHs, then another curve may be used in the compilation.
Regression equations are calculated for each species within a Timber Type. In order to produce
regression coefficients, a minimum of 20 sample trees must be used. For minor species (less than
twenty percent of the unauthorized timber harvest area gross volume) ten trees per curve is
acceptable. If there are not enough sample trees for a species in a Timber Type, then samples may be
grouped together for different species and types using card type E. Where more than one species
contributes to a height curve, appropriate, to each species volume constants, as per Appendix 15 are
to be applied when calculating the S.E.E. volume. Refer to Chapter 6 of the Cruising Manual for a
description of the methods of grouping sample trees.
A height curve equation applies heights for all of the Species and Types listed in columns 15-80 of
card type E.
If the column 14 of card type E is coded '1', then the sample trees used to derive the height curve are
restricted to the Species and Type coded in the Species Used and the Type Used fields.
If column 14 is blank or 0, then the sample trees used to derive the height curve would be all of the
Species and Types in columns 15-80 of card type E. Refer to Chapter 6 of the Cruising Manual for
example card type E codes.
A good practice is to first plot the sample trees diameter vs. height. This provides a useful picture of
the height-diameter relationship for the species and types that the equation generates heights for. It
will also indicate outliers if they exist.
Next, find the regression coefficients for all six curves. To determine the S.E.E. volume, use the
method described in Section 7.3. Choose the curve that yields the lowest S.E.E. for volume as the
suggested curve that does not generate negative heights at 10 cm DBH or has a maximum/minimum
DBH range insufficient for the card Type 2 requirements.
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7.1. Regression Coefficients
In order to determine the regression coefficients, there are many statistical packages available which
support the above equations. For the parabola and hyperbola equations, fit a linear least-squares
regression with an intercept. For the Weibull functions, fit a non-linear least squares regression. For
the conditioned forms of each equation type, change the dependent variable to H - 1.3, rather than H
and fit the equation without an intercept.
A method for determining coefficients for the parabola and hyperbola is included for each equation
listed below.
In the following examples, N = the number of sample trees used.
The Σ without upper and lower bound parameters in the regression coefficient formulas is a
summation over all N of the sample trees.
7.1.1. Parabola
−=N
DHHDA
22
( )
−=
N
DDB
22
−=N
DDDC
23
−=N
DHHDD
( )
−=
N
DDE
224
= DF
= HG
= 2DH
The parabola regression coefficients are calculated as follows:
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CCBE
CDABc
−
−=
B
cCDb
−=
( )N
cHbFGa
−−=
7.1.2. Conditioned Parabola
( ) −= 2D3.1HA
= 2DB
= 3DC
( ) −= D3.1HD
= 4DE
The conditioned parabola regression coefficients are calculated as follows:
CCBE
CDABc
−
−=
B
cCDb
−=
3.1a =
7.1.3. Hyperbola
−=N
DHHDA
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−=N
D1
D
1B
2
2
N
DD
1
NC
−=
−=N
D1H
D
HD
( )
−=
N
DDE
22
=D
1F
= HG
= DH
The hyperbola regression coefficients are calculated as follows:
−=N
DHHDA
−=N
D1
D
1B
2
2
N
DD
1
NC
−=
−=N
D1H
D
HD
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( )
−=
N
DDE
22
=D
1F
= HG
= DH
7.1.4. Conditioned Hyperbola
( ) −= D3.1HA
( )
( )
+
−=
2
2
1D
DB
( )( )
+
−=
1D
DC
2
( )( )
+
−−=
1D
3.1HDD
= 2DE
The conditioned hyperbola regression coefficients are calculated as follows:
CCBE
CDABc
−
−=
B
cCDb
−=
3.1a =
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7.1.5. Weibull and Conditioned Weibull
The Weibull coefficients are not determined by matrix manipulation as the other two curves are. The
calculations will not be provided here. Instead, use T. Kozak’s subroutine - April, 1993. For the un-
conditioned Weibull, the dependent variable would be the set of sample tree heights (H) and the
independent variable would be the set of sample tree diameters (D). For the conditioned Weibull, the
dependent variable would be the set of sample tree heights less 1.3 m (i.e., H-1.3).
When coefficients are determined through iteration the maximum number of iterations is 1 000.
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7.2. Minimum and Maximum DBH
Heights can only be calculated for trees when their DBH is in the specified range for the height-
diameter curve. When a tree falls outside of the DBH range, use either the height calculated for
DBHmax or DBHmin for the selected curve.
7.2.1. Parabola and Conditioned Parabola
7.2.1.1. Minimum DBH
For the conditioned and un-conditioned parabola:
DBHmin = the root that is closest to 0:
DBHmin = c2
ac4b2b −−
The root closest to zero of the two roots is selected.
When b2 - 4ac < 0, then set DBHmin = 0.
Example 7.1
a = 1.3
b = 0.62079155
c = - 0.00307971
Root1 = - 2.0728 DBHmin
Root2 = 203.647
7.2.1.2. Maximum DBH
This method can solve either the minimum or maximum DBH depending on the values of the
coefficients. If b is positive and c is negative there is a maximum height at a given DBH. If both b
and c are positive there is a minimum height at a given DBH. A maximum DBHmax of 250 cm has
been assigned.
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DBHmax = Root of the derivative of the parabola
H = a + bD + cD2
H' = b + 2cD
Setting derivative equal to zero, gives
DBHmax = c
b
2
−
Example 7.2
b = 0.62079155
c = - 0.00307971
DBHmax = 100.7873
7.2.2. Hyperbola and Conditioned Hyperbola
7.2.2.1. Minimum DBH
For the hyperbola, DBHmin = the root that is closest to 0 of the following quadratic equation.
cD2 + aD + b = 0
DBHmin = c2
cb4aa 2 −−
When a2 - 4cb < 0, then set DBHmin = 0.
Example 7.3
a = 10.81912465
b = -9.74355472
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c = 0.23902870
Root1 = 0.8833 DBHmin
Root2 = -46.1462
For the conditioned hyperbola, DBHmin = The root that is closest to 0 of the following quadratic
equation
cD2 + (c-b+a)D + a = 0
DBHmin = c2
ac4)abc( 2)cab( −+−−−
When (c-b+a)2 - 4cb < 0, then set DBHmin = 0.
Example 7.4
a = 1.3
b = -9.48876491
c = 0.23935168
Root1 = -0.1182 DBHmin
Root2 = -45.9567
7.2.2.2. Maximum DBH
If b is negative and c is positive there is no maximum or minimum DBH. If both b and c are
negative then DBHmax = (b/c)1/2
To estimate DBHmax, calculate the height at increasing 0.5 cm intervals for DBH. Pick the diameter
that yields the greatest height. The calculated heights will increase with increasing DBH, until the
vertex (DBHmax) is passed. At that point, the heights will decrease with increasing DBH. Set Dmax to
the 0.5 cm interval before the calculated heights started to decrease. If the vertex is not passed
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before 250 cm, set DBHmax equal to 250 cm. In this case, the reported DBHmax is not a true
maximum, but rather an arbitrarily assigned maximum.
Example 7.5 Example 7.6
DBH Height DBH Height
170 51.4 122 49.0
170.5 51.5 122.5 49.1 DBHmax
171 51.6 DBHmax 123 49.0
7.2.3. Weibull and Conditioned Weibull
7.2.3.1. Minimum DBH
DBHmin for the Weibull function is 0.
7.2.3.2. Maximum DBH
DBHmax for the Weibull function is infinity, since a is the maximum height at infinity DBH. A
maximum DBHmax of 250 cm has been assigned.
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7.3. Standard Error of Estimate (S.E.E.) and Bias
Bias is a systematic distortion between the observed and calculated values. Because of the way the
formula was created in statistics, if the calculated height were generally higher than the observed
heights, the height bias would be negative. Likewise, if the calculated heights were systematically
lower than the observed heights, the height bias would be positive.
Standard Error of Estimate is the measure of spread of the observed values around the regression
line (estimated values).
7.3.1. Standard Error of Estimate - Height
7.3.1.1. Parabola
−=N
DHHDA
22
−=N
DHHDD
( )
−=
N
HHI
22
3K =
7.3.1.2. Conditioned Hyperbola
( ) −= 2D3.1HA
( ) −= D3.1HD
( ) −=2
3.1HI
2K =
The hyperbola and conditioned hyperbola standard error estimate for height is calculated as
follows:
SEEh = KN
cAbDI
−
−−
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7.3.1.3. Hyperbola
−=N
DHHDA
−=N
D1H
D
HD
( )
−=
N
HHI
22
3K =
7.3.1.4. Conditioned Hyperbola
( ) −= D3.1HA
( )( )
+
−−=
1D
3.1HDD
( ) −=2
3.1HI
2K =
The hyperbola and conditioned hyperbola standard error estimate for height is calculated as
follows:
SEEh = KN
cAbDI
−
−−
7.3.1.5. Weibull and Conditioned Weibull
Weibull
H = height of tree
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H' = calculated height from regression equation
Conditioned Weibull
H = height of tree
H' = calculated height
3N
)HH(SEE
' 2
h−
−=
7.3.2. Bias - Height
Use the following calculation for all 6 height-diameter equations. The height bias should be zero for
the Parabola and Hyperbola.
N
)HH(BIAS
'
h −
=
Where:
H = Height of sample tree in metres, to the nearest tenth
H' = Calculated height in metres, to the nearest tenth
N = Number of sample trees used
7.3.3. Bias - Volume
Use the following calculation for all 6 height-diameter equations.
N
)vv(Bias 21
v
−=
7.3.4. Standard Error Estimate - Volume*
Use the following calculation for all 6 height-diameter equations.
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* The equation with the lowest SEEv will be labeled as the suggested curve.
KN
)vv(SEE
221
v−
−=
Where:
v1 = 10aDibHi
c
v2 = 10aDib(H'i)
c
Di = DBH of sample tree i
Hi = Height of sample tree i
Hi' = Calculated height of sample tree i
a = Volume constant A, from Appendix 15
b = Volume constant B, from Appendix 15
c = Volume constant C, from Appendix 15
N = Number of sample trees used
K = 2, for the conditioned parabola and conditioned hyperbola or
K = 3, for all other functions
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7.4. Sample Report Listings
7.4.1. Report 001b - Sample Listing
Scattergram of card type 2 trees - required for stump cruises.
Figure 7-1 Scattergram of Card Type 2 trees (Partial)
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7.4.2. Report 004a - Sample Listing
Height curve edits - required for stump cruises.
Figure 7-2 Height Curve Edits - Sample Listing (Partial)
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7.4.3. Report 003 - Sample Listing
This report graphs the calculated height vs DBH.
Figure 7-3 Regression Coefficients and Calculated Heights – Sample Listing (Partial)
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This report shows the regression analysis and calculated heights for DBH levels.
Figure 7-4 Regression Coefficients and Calculated Heights - Sample Listing - Continued (Partial)
.
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8. Summary and Cruise Statistics
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8.1. Plot Summary Report Overview
The Plot Summary reports number of stems, diameter, and merchantable volume information for the
measured plots. The parameters are segregated by species within the plot. Each species is segregated
by damage code for damage compilations. Refer to Appendix 1 for the list of species used.
Count plots are included in the plot summary.
Only include trees in a plot that meet the merchantability requirements from card type B. Plots are
sorted within Type, Block, and Strip.
Stems are trees with Tree Class coded 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, or 9. Snags are trees with Tree
Class coded either 4 or 6.
8.1.1. Header Information
1. License from card type A.
2. Cutting Permit from card type A.
3. Forest Inventory Zone from card type A.
4. Unit # and Block from card type A.
- Report the actual name of the Unit/Block from tables in Appendix 5 of the
Cruising Manual.
5. Message indicating whether compilation is for appraisals or not.
6. Method of calculation (Average Line).
7. Merchantability requirements from card type B.
8. Special compilation messages for:
a. Reduction compilation.
b. Stump cruise compilation.
c. Tree class combination - useless volumes are included or excluded,
depending on column 15 of card type B (0 or blank - snags excluded, 1 -
snags included).
d. Selective cut indicator - which trees to compile depends on column 12 of
card type B (blank - include all trees, 'C' - include cut-indicated and non-
indicated trees, 'L' - include leave-indicated trees).
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e. Wet/Dry belt indicator (Interior only) - sale is in the wet belt or dry belt,
depending on column 14 of card type B (0 - no message, 1 - wet belt, 2 - dry
belt).
9. Compiler program name and version.
10. Compile date and time.
11. Page number.
8.1.2. Plot Information
For each plot, report the following card type 9 information:
1. Type.
2. Block.
3. Strip.
4. Plot.
5. Plot size.
a. Report the plot area for fixed plots, or the basal area factor for prism plots.
b. If a sub-plot is being used, include the letter 'S' next to the plot size.
6. Plot sweep.
7. Slope percent.
8. Date.
8.1.3. Species Information
All summations in the following calculations are for the merchantable trees in a plot.
8.1.3.1. Number of Stems and Snags
Count the number of trees in the plot for the species. When compiling a reduction, apply the
reduction.
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If the plot is a border plot, double the number of stems and snags. Round to the nearest whole
number.
8.1.3.2. Number of Stems and Snags Per Hectare
Use the method outlined in Section 3.4 for calculating Sp for a specific species.
8.1.3.3. Average Diameter of Stems and Snags
The average diameter is derived from the basal area and stems per hectare estimates from the plot
using the relationship Area = pi*radius2. The multiplication by 100 is to convert from meters to
centimeters.
Dp = 100 * S*pi
BA*2
p
p
Where:
Dp = Average diameter (cm) of stems (or snags) for plot p.
BAp = Average basal area per hectare (m2) for plot p (refer to Section
3.4.1.2).
Sp = Stems (or snags) per hectare for plot p (refer to Section 9.2.1.1).
pi = 3.14159265
Report to 2 decimal places.
Example 8.1
2 Fir stems were tallied in a full plot using a BAF of 12.000. PRF = 0.1443. Tree one has a
DBH of 89.9 and tree two has a DBH of 78.8.
The basal area per hectare is:
BA = 2 * 12 = 24
The stems per hectare are:
Sp = 22 8.78
)39545.12732(12
9.89
)39545.12732(12+ = 43.51
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The average diameter is:
= 100 * 51.43*pi
24*2 = 83.80 cm
8.1.3.4. Gross Merchantable Volume/hectare
Use the method outlined in Section 3.4.2.3 for calculating Vp for a specific species. Report to 2
decimal places.
8.1.3.5. Less Decay
Less Decay = tt
p
1tt V)d1(
nS −
=
Where:
Vt = Gross merchantable volume of tree t.
dt = Decay percent from Loss Factor Table.
Report to 2 decimal places.
8.1.3.6. Less Decay and Waste
Less Decay/Waste = ttt
p
1tt V)wd1(
nS −−
=
Where:
St = Number of trees per hectare that tree t represents.
Vt = Gross merchantable volume of tree t.
dt = Decay percent from Loss factor table.
wt = Waste percent from Loss factor table.
bt = Breakage percent from Loss factor table.
np = Number of trees in plot P.
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Report to 2 decimal places.
8.1.3.7. Less Decay, Waste and Breakage - Net Merchantable Volume per Hectare
Less DWB = tttt
p
1tt V)bwd1(
nS −−−
=
Where:
St = Number of trees per hectare that tree t represents.
Vt = Gross merchantable volume of tree t.
dt = Decay percent from Loss factor table.
wt = Waste percent from Loss factor table.
bt = Breakage percent from Loss factor table.
np = Number of trees in plot P.
Report to 2 decimal places.
8.1.3.8. Loss Factor Table
Refer to Section 3.2.1 Step #3 for instructions on determining the appropriate loss factor table.
8.1.4. Plot Frequency Report
At the end of the Plot summary report, list the number of measure plots and hectares per plot for
each Type within Block and Type within cutting permit.
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8.2. Plot Summary Listing
Report 011 - required.
Figure 8-1 Plot Summary - Sample Listing
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Figure 8-2 Plot Frequency - Sample Listing
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8.3. Plot Summary by Maturity Overview and Listing
This report is obsolete.
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8.4. Cruise Statistics Overview
The Cruise Statistics summary reports volume and basal area statistics for each Timber Type in the
compilation and for the entire Cutting Permit.
8.4.1. Header information
1. License from card type A.
2. Cutting Permit from card type A.
3. Forest Inventory Zone from card type A.
4. Unit # and Block from card type A.
5. Forest Region and District from card type A.
6. Merchantability requirements levels and exceptions from card type B.
7. Message indicating whether compilation is for appraisals or not.
8. Method of calculation (Average Line)
9. Special compilation messages for:
a. Reduction compilation.
b. Stump cruise compilation.
c. Tree class combination - useless volumes are included or excluded determined by
column 15 of card type B (0 or blank - snags excluded, 1 - snags included).
d. Selective cut indicator - which trees to compile depends on column 12 of card type B
(blank - include all trees, 'C' - include cut-indicated and non- indicated trees, 'L' -
include leave-indicated trees).
e. Wet/Dry belt indicator - sale is in the wet belt or dry belt, depending on column 14 of
card type B (0 - no message, 1 - wet belt, 2 - dry belt).
10. Compiler program name and version.
11. Compile date and time.
12. Page number.
8.4.2. Timber Type Information
For each Timber Type report.
8.4.2.1. Type Information
Report the Type number, Species composition, Age class, Height class, and Stocking Class from
card type C.
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8.4.2.2. Type of Plots
Either 'Fixed' or 'Prism' depending on the type of plots being compiled. If both fixed area and prism
plots are used then report 'Mixed'.
8.4.2.3. Number of Potential Trees
Report the number of stems listed in plots from the Timber Type. If a percent reduction is being
compiled, report the pre-reduction amount. If border plots are in the type, double the number of
stems from those plots.
Report to the nearest whole number.
8.4.2.4. Number of Measured and Count Plots
Report the number of measured plots and count plots in the Timber Type.
8.4.2.5. Mean Net Volume per Hectare
Take the average of the estimates from the plots within the Timber Type.
Vi = m
Vm
1pp
=
Where:
Vi = Timber Type i volume/hectare.
Vp = Volume/hectare estimate from plot p (refer to Section 3.4.2.3).
m = Number of measure plots in the Timber Type i.
Report to 1 decimal place.
Example 8.2
The subscripts in the above summation refer to the plots within the Type. 'P=1' means
'starting with the first plot in the Type' and 'm' means 'ending with the last plot in the Type'.
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In this example, there are 3 measure plots in Type 1. There are no count plots and no
reductions being compiled. The average volume per hectare for the Type is:
V1 = (1048.47 + 828.07 + 726.08) / 3 = 867.54 m3 per hectare
8.4.2.6. Mean Net Basal Area/hectare
For the basal area per hectare, include count plots in the summation instead of accommodating for
count plots with the double sampling ratio.
bi = cm
BAcm
1pp
+
+
=
Where:
bi = Timber Type basal area/hectare, corrected for double sampling.
BAp = Basal area/hectare estimate from plot p (see Section 3.4.1.2 or 3.4.2.2).
m = Number of measure plots in the Timber Type.
c = Number of count plots in the Timber Type.
Report to 1 decimal place.
8.4.2.7. Standard Deviation for Volume - Measure Plots Only
SDvm = 1m
mVV
2m
1pp
m
1p
2p
−
−==
Where:
SDvm = Standard Deviation for volume from measure plots only.
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Vp =
Volume/hectare estimate from measure plot p, not corrected for
double sampling (i.e., do not apply DSR, see Section 3.4.1.3 or
3.4.2.3).
m = Number of measure plots in the Timber Type.
Report to 4 decimal places.
Example 8.3
Using the same plots as were used in Example 8.2:
=
m
1p
2pV = 1048.472 + 828.072 + 726.082 = 2312181.432
2m
1p
pV
=
= (1048.47 + 828.07 + 726.08)2 = 6773630.864
SDvm = 13
3864.6773630432.2312181
−
− = 164.7794
8.4.2.8. Standard Deviation for Basal Area - All Plots
Calculate the basal area standard deviation the same as the volume standard deviation, but include
the count plots.
SDb = 1cm
cmBABAcm
1p
cm
1pp
2
2p
−+
+
−
+
=
+
=
Where:
SDb = Standard Deviation for basal area from measure and count plots.
BAp = Basal area/hectare estimate from plot p (see Section 3.4.1.2 or
3.4.2.2).
m = Number of measure plots in the Timber Type.
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c = Number of count plots in the Timber Type.
Report to 4 decimal places.
8.4.2.9. Coefficient of Variation for Volume - Measure Plots Only
The coefficient of variation is the standard deviation divided by the mean, expressed as a percent.
CVv =
100*V
SD
m
vm
Where:
SDvm = Standard Deviation for volume from measure plots only (defined
above e).
V m =
The average volume per hectare from measure plots in the Timber
Type, not corrected for double sampling (i.e., do not apply DSR,
see Section 3.4.1.3 or 3.4.2.3)
=
m
Vm
1pp
=
Report to 1 decimal place.
Example 8.4
Using the volume per hectare and standard deviation from Examples 8.2 and 8.3, the
coefficient of variation is calculated as:
CVv = (164.7794 / 867.54) * 100 = 19.0
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8.4.2.10. Coefficient of Variation for Basal Area
Calculate the basal area coefficient of variation the same as the volume coefficient of variation.
CVb = %100*
b
SDb
Where:
SDb = Standard Deviation for basal area from measure and count plots
(defined above).
b The average basal area/hectare from measure and count plots in
the Type (defined above).
Report to 1 decimal place.
8.4.2.11. Standard Error of the Mean Percent for Volume
SEMv% = V
SEMv * 100
Where:
SEMv% = Standard error of the mean for volume expressed as a percent of
the average volume.
SEMv = FPC*S2v
2vS =
mc
SD
mc
1
m
1SD
b
VS
b
V2SD
2vm2
bm
2
m
mvb
m
m2vm
++
+−
+
−
vbS = Covariance between volume and basal area for measured plots
only.
vbS =
1m
mVBABAVm
1pp
m
1pp
m
1ppp
−
−
===
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SD2bm = Variance of basal area a for measure plots only.
SD2bm =
1m
mBABA
2m
1pp
m
1p
2p
−
−==
SDvm = Standard deviation for volume from measured plots only (see
Section 8.5.2.7).
bm =
m
BAm
1ii
= = type average basal area/hectare from measure plots only.
V m = Average volume/hectare from measured plots only (see Section
8.5.2.9).
FPC = 1.0 for Types sampled using variable plots, or
= 1N
mN
−
− for Types sampled using fixed area plots.
N = Total number of possible plots in the type if 100% cruised.
m = Number of measure plots in the Timber Type.
c = Number of count plots in the Timber Type.
Report to 1 decimal place.
Example 8.5
Using the Type from Examples 8.2 and 8.3, assume that there are 3 count plots. The basal
area per hectare estimates from the 3 measure plots are; 120, 80 and 90 respectively. The
revised mean volume per hectare based on double sampling is 733.4.
vbS = 13
362.2602*2902.257409
−
− = 2911.3
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2
bmSD = 13
38410028900
−
− = 433.33
2
vS = 33
251.27152
33
1
3
133.433
67.96
54.8673.2911
67.96
54.8672251.27152
2
++
+−
+
−
= [27152.25 – 52255.23 + 34901.78](1/6) + 4525.38 = 6158.51
FPC = 1.0
SEMv = 0.1*51.6158 = 78.48
SEMv% = 100 * (78.48 / 733.4) = 10.7
8.4.2.12. Standard Error of the Mean Percent for Basal Area
SEMb% = i
b
b
SEM* 100%
Where:
SEMb% = Standard error of the mean for volume expressed as a percent of the
average basal area.
SEMb = FPC*cm
SD2b
+
S2b
=
=
Variance of Basal Area for all plots
( )
1cm
cm/BABAcm
1i
2cm
1ip
2p
−+
+
−
+
=
+
=
FPC
=
=
=
Finite population correction
1.0 when sampling using variable plots
1−
−
N
nN when sampling using fixed area plots
N = Total number of possible plots in the type if 100% cruised.
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n = Actual number of plots sampled
m = Number of measure plots in the Timber Type.
c = Number of count plots in the Timber Type.
Report to 1 decimal place.
8.4.2.13. % Confidence Interval for Volume
95% CIv = 1mvm t*%SEMV −
Where:
tm-1 = t-value from Appendix 11 with m-1 degrees of freedom.
Report to 1 decimal place.
Example 8.6
Using the standard error of the mean for volume from Example 8.5, and the t-value from
Appendix 11 for 3-1=2 degrees of freedom, half of the 95 percent confidence interval for
Type 1 is:
Half of the 95%CIv = 10.7 * 4.303 = 46.0
8.4.2.14. % Confidence Interval for Basal Area
bCI%95 = 1Cmbi t*SEMb −++
Where:
tm+c-1 = t-value from Appendix 11 with m+c-1 degrees of freedom.
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Report to 1 decimal place.
8.4.3. Cutting Permit Information
8.4.3.1. Cutting Permit 95% Confidence Interval for Volume - All Plots
95%CIvcp = + 100 * V
SEMr
cp
k
1i
2vi
2i
= * t(m+c)-k
Where:
SEMvi = SEMv for Type i.
ri = Proportional area of Type i.
ri = =
k
1ik
i
A
A
k = Number of Types.
m = Number of measure plots in the Cutting Permit.
C = Number of count plots in the Cutting Permit.
t(m+c)-k = t value from Appendix 11 with (m+c) - k degrees of freedom.
Vcp = Average volume/hectare for the Cutting Permit.
=
=
=
k
1ii
k
1iii
A
VA
Report to 1 decimal place.
Example 8.7
Say the Standard Error of the Mean is 78.5 for Type 1 and 45.0 for Type 2. Type 1 has 5 ha
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and Type 2 has 7.5 ha. The revised mean is 733.4 for Type 1 and 632.3 for Type 2. There are
3 measure plots in each Type.
1.17776.2x
5.123.632*5.74.733x5
2025x36.025.6162x16.0*100CI%95 vcp =
+
+=
8.4.3.2. Cutting Permit 95% Confidence Interval for Basal Area - All Plots
95%CIcpb = + 100 * b
SEMr
cp
k
1i
2bi
2i
=* t(m+c) - k
Where:
SEMbi = Average volume/hectare for the Cutting Permit.
= SEMb for Type i.
ri = Proportional area of Type i.
ri = =
k
1ik
i
A
A
bcp = Average basal area/hectare for the Cutting Permit.
=
−
=
k
1i
i
k
1i
ii
A
bA
Report to 1 decimal place.
8.4.3.3. Cutting Permit 95% Confidence Interval for Volume - Measure Plots Only
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95%CIvmcp = + 100 * V
SEMr
cpm
k
1i
2vmi
2i
=* tm-k
Where:
SEMvmi = SEMvm for Type i - measure plots only.
SEMvm = m
SD2vm
ri = Proportional area of Type i.
ri = =
k
1ik
i
A
A
Vmcp = Average volume/hectare for the Cutting Permit - measure plots
only.
=
=
=
k
1ii
m
1iii
A
VA
k = Number of timber types.
m = Number of measure plots in the cutting permit.
Report to 1 decimal place.
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8.4.3.4. Cutting Permit 95% Confidence Interval for Basal Area - Measure Plots Only
95%CIbcp = + 100 * b
SEMr
cpm
k
1i
2bmi
2i
=* tm-k
Where:
SEMbmi = SEMbm for Type i, measured plots only.
SEMbm = m
SD2bm
ri = =
k
1ik
i
A
A
k = Number of timber types.
m = Number of measure plots in the cutting permit.
cpmb = Average basal area/hectare for the Cutting Permit, measure plots
only.
=
=
=
k
1ii
k
1iii
A
bA
Report to 1 decimal place.
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8.5. Cruise Statistics Listing
Report 005b - required.
Figure 8-3 Cruise Statistics - Sample Listing
.
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9. Stand and Stock Reports
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The stand and stock tables report stems per hectare, merchantable volume per hectare, and basal area
per hectare by DBH class. The DBH classes are defined in Appendix 14.
Leave Tree tables will report the stems per hectare, merchantable volume per hectare, and basal area
per hectare by DBH class of the stems not harvested in a reduction compilation. Please see Chapter
5 for instructions on reduction compilations.
All species are to be included in columnar format, as depicted in the sample listings in sections
9.3.2, 9.4.2, and 9.5.2.
Report the net merchantable volume based on merchantability. Some of the diameter classes have
been removed from the sample listing (Figures 9.1, 9.2, and 9.3).
Each table except for a Leave Tree table is reported at the Block, Timber Type, and Cutting Permit
levels. Leave Tree tables are reported at the Block and Treatment Unit within Block levels only.
Live stems are trees with tree class coded 1, 2, 5 or 8. Snags are trees with tree class coded either 4
or 6. Dead potential stems are trees with tree class coded 3, 7 or 9.
List of Reports
(007A) - Block Stand Table (stems/hectare).
(007B) - Block Stock Table (merchantable volume/hectare).
(007C) - Block Basal Area (basal area/hectare).
(007D) - Timber Type Stand Table (stems/hectare).
(007E) - Timber Type Stock Table (merchantable volume/hectare).
(007F) - Timber Type Basal Area (basal area/hectare).
(007G) - Cutting Permit Stand Table (stems/hectare).
(007H) - Cutting Permit Stock Table (merchantable volume/hectare).
(007I) - Cutting Permit Basal Area (basal area/hectare).
(007J) Block Leave Tree Stand Table (stems/hectare).
(007K) Block Leave Tree Stock Table (merchantable volume/hectare).
(007L) Block Leave Tree Basal Area (basal area/hectare).
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For each of the reports listed above, there are six additional damage reports. For each of Blowdown,
Fire, and Insect damage produce a Stand Table and a Stock Table at each of the three reporting
levels. Basal area per hectare is not a required damage report. The damage reports are one species
per table per damage type. Refer to Section 4.3 for a sample report format. Where multiple damage
codes exist for a tree, its volume and basal area would only contribute to one damage type, as
explained in Chapter 4.
No damage reports are required for the Leave Tree summaries.
Leave Tree summaries will have the words LEAVE TREE in upper case letters printed at the top.
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9.1. Header Information - All Reports
Include the following header information on the stand, stock and basal area reports, including the
damage reports. For damage reports, add the species and damage type, as shown in Chapter 4.
1. License from card type A.
2. Cutting Permit from card type A.
3. Block or Timber Type number, if the table is for a Block or Timber Type.
4. Silviculture Treatment Unit areas for the Block, Timber Type or Cutting Permit.
5. Message indicating whether compilation is for appraisals or not.
6. Method of calculation (Average Line or Block).
7. Merchantability requirements from card type B for each species on the report.
8. Special compilation messages for:
a. reduction compilation,
b. stump cruise compilation,
c. tree class combination - useless volumes are included or excluded,
d. from column 15 of card type B (0 or blank - snags excluded, 1 - snags included),
e. selective cut indicator - which trees to compile depends on column 12 of card type B
(blank - include all trees, 'C' - include cut-indicated and non-indicated trees, 'L' -
include leave-indicated trees), and
f. double sampling, if count plots are used
9. Compiler program name and version.
10. Compile date and time.
11. Page number.
12. Damage code - for damage reports only.
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9.2. Stand Table
9.2.1. Stand Table - Detail Information
All of the stand table parameters described below are reported to 1 decimal place.
9.2.1.1. Live Stems per Hectare
The live stems per hectare calculations are based on trees for each species and for each diameter
class. Use only tree classes 1, 2, 5, and 8.
Timber Type
The Type estimate is the average of the plot estimates from the Type.
Ss,d,i =
m
miS
i
1pp
=, using tree classes 1, 2, 5 and 8 only
Block - Average Line method
The Type estimates are weighted based on area of the Type within the Block.
Ss,d,j =
A
I jA*S
j
1ij,ii,d,s
=
Block - Treatment Unit “Leave Tree” Summary
Only report those species within the Treatment Unit within the Block that have a percent
reduction applied to them.
j,i,d,s,uSLT = )100PR(S j,i,d,s,uj,i,d,s,u
Where:
jidsuSLT ,,,, = Stems per hectare estimate for Treatment Unit u, Species s, Diameter
class d, Type i and Block j for stems not to be harvested ( Leave Trees ).
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j,i,d,s,uS = Pre reduction stems per hectare estimate for Treatment Unit u, Species s,
Diameter class d, Type i and Block j.
j,i,d,s,uPR = Percent reduction value for Treatment Unit u, Species s, Diameter class
d, Type I and Block j used in the Percent Reduction Worksheet (FS 221).
Example 9.1
The reduction value for Pine in the 20 cm class in Treatment Unit A is 45.
The Treatment Unit has 399.9 stems per hectare for Pine in the 20 cm class before
reduction.
j,i,d,s,uSLT = 399.9 ( 45 100 )
= 179.9 stems per hectare
Block “Leave Tree” Summary
Weight the Treatment Unit Leave Tree stems per hectare by the area of the Treatment Unit
within the Type within the Block, sum, divide by the area of the Block. For Treatment Units
without a percent reduction the reduction value equals zero.
j,d,sSLT =
j
U
1uj,i,uj,i,d,s,u
A
jASLT
=
Where:
jdsSLT ,, =
Stems per hectare estimate for Species s, Diameter class d and Block j for
stems not harvested (Leave Trees).
jA = Area of Block j.
jiuA ,, = Area of Treatment Unit u within Type i within Block j.
jU = Number of Treatment Units in Block j.
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Example 9.2
There are 2 Treatment Units in Block X. The area of Block X is 10 hectares. There
are 2 types in the Block.
Treatment Unit A is 8 hectares, 7.5 hectares of Type 1 and .5 hectares of Type 2.
Treatment Unit B is 2.0 hectares, all in Type 2.
The reduction value for Pine in the 20 cm class in Type 1, Treatment Unit A is 45.
The reduction value for Pine in the 20 cm class in Type 2, Treatment Unit A is 35.
There is not a percent reduction for Pine in Treatment Unit B.
The Type 1 pre-reduction stand table for Pine shows 399.9 stems per hectare in the
20 cm class.
The Type 2 pre-reduction stand table for Pine shows 361.4 stems per hectare in the
20 cm class.
XAXPA ASLT ,1,,1,20,, = 399.9 .45 7.5 = 1349.66
XAXPA ASLT ,2,,2,20,, = 361.4 .35 0.5 = 63.25
XBXPB ASLT ,2,,2,20,, = 361.4 .00 2.0 = 0.00
XPSLT ,20, = (1349.66 + 63.25 + 0) 10
= 141.3 stems per hectare
Cutting Permit
The cutting permit estimate is the weighted average of the Type estimates based on
the area of the Type within the Cutting Permit.
Ss,d,cp =
A
I
A*S
cp
1iii,d,s
=
Sum the Type, Block and Cutting Permit estimates by species and by diameter class
(the examples below show the summations for the Timber Type only).
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Ss,i = =
34
1di,d,sS
Sd,i = =
31
1si,d,sS
Sum either of the above estimates for the total stems per hectare for the Type, Block, and Cutting Permit (i.e., all Species and all Diameter
Classes).
Si = =
34
1di,sS
Where:
Ss,d,i = Stems per hectare estimate for species s, diameter class d and
Timber Type i.
Ss,d,j = Stems per hectare estimate for species s, diameter class d and
Block j.
Ss,d,cp = Stems per hectare estimate for species s and diameter class d for
the Cutting Permit.
Ss,i = Total stems per hectare for a species, all 34 diameter classes.
Sd,i = Total stems per hectare for a diameter class, all species.
Si = Total stems per hectare for the Timber Type.
Sp = Stems per hectare estimate for plot p (refer to Section 8.1.3).
Ai,j = Area of Type i within Block j to 1 decimal place.
Ai = Area of Type i to 1 decimal place.
Aj = Area of Block j to 1 decimal place.
Acp = Area of Cutting Permit to 1 decimal place.
I = Number of Types in the Cutting Permit.
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Ij = Number of Types in Block j.
Mi = Number of measure plots in Timber Type i.
mi,j = Number of measure plots in Timber Type i within Block j.
D = Diameter Class (refer to Appendix 14).
9.2.1.2. Useless Stems (snags) per Hectare
The Useless stems per hectare estimate are by Species (all Diameter Classes) and by Diameter Class
(all Species). Only use tree classes 4 and 6.
Leave Tree tables use the same methodology as outlined for Live Stems per Hectare (Section
9.2.1.1).
Timber Type
SUs,i =
m
)mi
S(
i
34
1d 1pp
= =, tree classes 4 and 6 only
SUs,i =
m
)mi
S(
i
34
1d 1pp
= =, tree classes 4 and 6 only
SUd,i =
m
)mi
S(
i
31
1s 1pp
= =
Where:
SUs,i = Useless stems per hectare estimate for species s, Timber Type i.
SUd,i = Useless stems per hectare estimate for diameter class d, Timber
Type i.
Sp = Stems per hectare estimate for plot p (refer to Section 8.1.3).
mi = Number of measure plots in timber type i.
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Block - Average Line Method
The Type estimates are weighted based on area of the Type within the Block. Use the same
weighting method as for the live stems per hectare estimate.
The Type within Block estimates must be calculated and weighted based on area of the Type
within the Block. The Type within Block estimates use the Block Double Sampling Ratio
and the plots from the Type within the Block. Use the same weighting method as for the live
stems per hectare estimate.
Cutting Permit
The cutting permit estimate is the weighted average of the Type estimates based on the area
of the Type within the Cutting Permit. Use the same weighting method as for the live stems
per hectare estimate.
9.2.1.3. Dead Potential Stems per Hectare
The Dead Potential Stems per hectare estimate are by Species (all Diameter Classes) and by
Diameter Class (all Species). Only use tree classes 3, 7 and 9.
For Leave Tree tables use the same methodology as outlined for Live Stems per Hectare (Section
9.2.1.1).
Timber Type
SDPs,i =
m
)mi
S(
i
34
1d 1pp
= ==, tree classes 3, 7 and 9 only
SDPd,i =
m
)mi
S(
i
31
1s 1pp
= ==, tree classes 3, 7 and 9 only
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Where:
SDPs,i = Dead potential stems per hectare estimate for species s, Timber
Type i.
Sp = Stems per hectare estimate for plot p (refer to Section 8.1.3).
mi = Number of measure plots in timber type i.
9.2.1.4. Average DBH at Five Levels
The average DBH is also reported for five diameter levels: Leave Tree summaries do not need to
report these parameters.
1. DBH greater than 12.4 cm.
2. DBH greater than 17.4 cm.
3. DBH greater than 22.4 cm.
4. DBH greater than 27.4 cm.
5. DBH greater than 32.4 cm.
Separate trees by Tree Class (i.e., live trees, dead potential and useless) as above. Weight the
parameters for Block and Cutting Permit as above.
Timber Type:
D s,l,i = 100 *S*pi
BA*2
i,l,s
i,l,s
Where:
D s,l,i = Avg. diam. (cm) of trees with DBH lower limit l for Species s
and type i.
BAs,l,i = Average basal area per hectare estimate of trees with DBH lower
limit l for Species s and Type i.
Ss,l,i = Stems (or snags) per hectare estimate of trees with DBH lower
limit l for Species s and Type i.
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pi = 3.14159265.
9.2.1.5. Example 9.4
There are 2 plots in Type 1 each having 2 Hemlock stems. The BAF in each plot is 10.
DBH
Plot 1 Plot 2
58.8 42.6
42.5 51.1
Plot 1
BA = 2 * 10 = 20
SPH = 22 5.42
)39545.12732(10
8.58
)39545.12732(10+ 32.107=
Plot 2
BA = 2 * 10 = 20
SPH = 22 1.51
)39545.12732(10
6.42
)39545.12732(10+ 92.118=
Sum of SPH 107.32 + 118.92 24.226=
Average Diameter Type 1 4.4724.226*PI
40*2*100 =
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9.2.2. Block Stand Table - Sample Listing - Block Method
Report 007A - required.
Figure 9-1 Block Stand Table - Sample Listing (Partial)
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9.3. Stock Table
9.3.1. Stock Table - Detail Information
All of the stock table parameters described below are reported to 1 decimal place.
Report net merchantable volumes (i.e., gross less decay, waste, breakage). Refer to Section 9.3.1.1.
9.3.1.1. Net Merchantable Volume per Hectare
The volume per hectare calculation segregates trees for each species and for each diameter class.
Use only tree classes 1, 2, 5 and 8.
Timber Type
The Type estimate is the average of the plot estimates from the Type.
Vs,d,i =
m
miV
i
1pi,d,s,p
=, tree classes 1, 2, 5 and 8 only
Refer to Example 9.4 for a sample Timber Type calculation.
Block - Average Line Method
The Type estimates are weighted based on area of the Type within the Block.
Vs,d,j =
A
I jA*V
j
1ij,ii,d,s
=
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Block Treatment Unit “Leave Tree” Summary
Only report those species within the Treatment Unit within the Block that have a percent
reduction applied to them.
j,i,d,s,uVLT = )100PR(V j,i,d,s,uj,i,d,s,u
Where:
jidsuVLT ,,,, =
Net volume per hectare estimate for Treatment Unit u, Species s,
Diameter class d, Type i and Block j for stems not to be harvested
(Leave Trees).
jidsuV ,,,, =
Pre reduction net volume per hectare estimate for Treatment Unit
u, Species s, Diameter class d, Type i and Block j.
jidsuPR ,,,, =
Percent reduction value for Treatment Unit u, Species s, Diameter
class d, Type i and Block j used in the Percent Reduction
Worksheet (FS 221).
Example 9.5
The reduction value for Pine in the 20 cm class in the Treatment Unit is 45.
The Treatment Unit net volume is 109.9 m3 per hectare for Pine in the 20 cm class
before reduction.
j,i,d,s,uVLT = 109.9 ( 45 100 )
= 49.5 m3 per hectare
Block “Leave Tree” Summary
Weight the Treatment Unit Leave Tree net volume per hectare by the area of the Treatment
Unit within the Type within the Block, sum, divide by the area of the Block. For Treatment
Units without a percent reduction the reduction value equals zero.
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j,d,s,VLT =
j
U
1uj,i,uj,i,d,s,u
A
jAVLT
=
Where:
jdsVLT ,, = Net volume per hectare estimate for Species s, Diameter class d
and Block j for stems not harvested (Leave Trees).
jA = Area of Block j.
jiuA ,, = Area of Treatment Unit u within Type i within Block j.
Example 9.6
There are 2 Treatment Units in Block X. The area of Block X is 10 hectares. There
are 2 types in the Block.
Treatment Unit A is 8 hectares, 7.5 hectares of Type 1 and .5 hectares of Type 2.
Treatment Unit B is 2.0 hectares, all in Type 2.
The reduction value for Pine in the 20 cm class in Type 1, Treatment Unit A is 45.
The reduction value for Pine in the 20 cm class in Type 2, Treatment Unit A is 35.
There is not a percent reduction for Pine in Treatment Unit B.
The Type 1 pre reduction stock table for Pine shows 109.9 m3 per hectare in the 20
cm class.
The Type 2 pre reduction stock table for Pine shows 84.0 m3 per hectare in the 20 cm
class.
X,1,AAX,1,20,P,AVLT = 109.9 .45 7.5 = 370.91
X,2,AAX,2,20,P,AVLT = 84.0 .35 0.5 = 14.70
X,2,BAX,2,20,P,BVLT = 84.0 .00 2.0 = 0.00
X,20,PVLT = (370.91 + 14.70 + 0) 10
= 38.6 m3 per hectare
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Cutting Permit
The cutting permit estimate is the weighted average of the Type estimates based on the area
of the Type within the Cutting Permit.
Vs,d,cp =
A
I
A*V
cp
1iii,d,s
=
Report to two decimal places.
9.3.1.2. Example 9.7
There are two Types in the Cutting Permit. Type 1 has 5 ha and Type 2 has 7.5 ha. The Fir volume
per hectare estimate in Type 1 is 238.18. The Fir volume per hectare estimate in Type 2 is 107.28.
Vf,d,cp = 5.12
5.7*28.1075*18.238 + = 159.64
Sum the Type, Block and Cutting Permit estimates by species and by diameter class (the
examples below show the summations for the Timber Type only).
Vs,i = =
34
1di,d,sV
Vd,I = =
31
1si,d,sV
Sum either of the above estimates for the total volume per hectare for the Type, Block and
Cutting Permit (i.e., all Species and all Diameter Classes).
Vi = =
34
1di,sV
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Where:
Vs,d,i = Volume per hectare estimate for species s, diameter class d and Timber
Type i.
Vs,d,j = Volume per hectare estimate for species s, diameter class d and Block j.
Vs,d,cp = Volume per hectare estimate for species s and diameter class d for the
Cutting Permit.
Vs,i = Total volume per hectare for a species, all 34 diameter classes.
Vd,i = Total volume per hectare for a diameter class, all species.
Vi = Total volume per hectare for the Type i.
Vp = Volume per hectare estimate for plot p (refer to Section 3.4.2.3).
Ai,j = Area of Type i within Block j to 1 decimal place.
Ai = Area of Type i to 1 decimal place.
Aj = Area of Block j to 1 decimal place.
Acp = Area of Cutting Permit to 1 decimal place.
I = Number of Types in the Cutting Permit.
Ij = Number of Types in Block j.
mi = Number of measure plots in Timber Type i.
mi,j = Number of measure plots in Timber Type i within Block j.
D = Diameter Class (refer to Appendix 14).
9.3.1.3. Useless Volume per Hectare
Only report useless volume per hectare if the Tree Class Combination coded on card type B is set to
1. The Useless Stems per hectare estimate are by Species (all Diameter Classes) and by Diameter
Class (all Species). Only use tree classes 4 and 6.
For Leave Tree tables use the same methodology as outlined for Live Net Merchantable Volume per
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Hectare (Section 9.3.1.1).
Timber Type
VUs,i =
m
)mi
S(
i
34
1d 1pp
= =, tree classes 4 and 6 only
VUd,i =
m
)mi
S(
i
31
1s 1pp
= =, tree classes 4 and 6 only
Where:
VUs,i = Useless volume per hectare estimate for species s, Timber Type i.
VUd,i = Useless volume per hectare estimate for diameter class d, Timber
Type i.
Vp = Volume per hectare estimate for plot p (refer to Section 3.4.2.3).
mi = Number of measure plots in timber type i.
D = Diameter Class (refer to Appendix 14).
Block - Average Line Method
The Type estimates are weighted based on area of the Type within the Block. Use the same
weighting method as for the volume per hectare estimate.
Cutting Permit
The cutting permit estimate is the weighted average of the Type estimates based on the area
of the Type within the Cutting Permit. Use the same weighting method as for the volume per
hectare estimate.
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9.3.1.4. Dead Potential Volume per Hectare
The Dead Potential volume per hectare estimates are segregated by Species (all Diameter Classes)
and by Diameter Class (all Species). Only use tree classes 3, 7 and 9.
For Leave Tree tables use the same methodology as outlined for Live Net Merchantable Volume per
Hectare (Section 9.3.1.1).
Timber Type
VDPs,i =
m
)mi
V(
i
34
1d 1pi,s,p
= =, tree classes 3, 7 and 9 only
VDPd,i =
m
)mi
V(
i
31
1s 1pp
= =, tree classes 3, 7 and 9 only
Where:
VDPs,i = Dead potential volume per hectare estimate for species s, Timber
Type i.
Vp = Volume per hectare estimate for plot p (refer to Section 3.4.2.3).
mi = Number of measure plots in timber type i.
d = Diameter Class.
9.3.1.5. Total Volume per Hectare at Seven Levels
The total volume per hectare is also reported for seven diameter levels: Leave Tree summaries do
not need to report these parameters.
1. DBH greater than 17.4 cm.
2. DBH greater than 22.4 cm.
3. DBH greater than 27.4 cm.
4. DBH greater than 32.4 cm.
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5. DBH greater than 37.4 cm.
6. DBH greater than 42.4 cm.
7. DBH greater than 47.4 cm.
Separate trees by Tree Class (i.e., live trees, dead potential and useless) as above. Only report
Useless volume if the Tree Class Combination from card type B is coded 1.
Weight the parameters for Block and Cutting Permit as above.
Timber Type
VTs,l,i = +=
34
2ldi,d,sV y
Where:
VTs,l,i = Total volume for Species s at level l in Timber Type i.
Vs,d,i = Volume per hectare estimate for species s, diameter class d and
Timber Type i.
l = DBH lower limit level (1-7).
d = Diameter Class (refer to Appendix 14).
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9.3.2. Stock Table - Sample Listing - Cutting Permit Level
Report 007h - required.
Figure 9-2 Cutting Permit Stock Table - Sample Listing (Partial)
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9.4. Basal Area Table
9.4.1. Basal Area Table - Detail Information
All of the basal area table parameters described below are reported to one decimal place.
9.4.1.1. Basal Area per Hectare
The basal area per hectare calculations are segregated by species and diameter class. Use only tree
classes 1, 2, 5 and 8.
Timber Type
The Type estimate is the average of the plot estimates from the Type.
BAs,d,i =
m
miBA
i
1pp
=, tree classes 1, 2, 5 and 8 only
9.4.1.2. Example 9.8
There are 4 plots in Type 1. The basal area per hectare estimates from these plots are 20, 30, 30 and
50 respectively. Assume that the estimates are based on a particular diameter class, d.
BAs,d,i = (20 + 30 + 30 + 50) / 4 = 32.5
Block - Average Line Method
The Type estimates are weighted based on area of the Type within the Block.
BAs,d,j =
A
I jA*BA
j
1ij,ii,d,s
=
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Block - Treatment Unit “Leave Tree” Summary
Only report those species within the Treatment Unit within the Block that have a percent
reduction applied to them.
j,i,d,s,uBALT = )100j,i,d,s,uPR(j,i,d,s,uBA
Where:
jidsuBALT ,,,, =
Basal Area per hectare estimate for Treatment Unit u,
Species s, Diameter class d, Type i and Block j for stems
not to be harvested (Leave Trees).
jidsuBA ,,,, =
Pre reduction basal area per hectare estimate for Treatment
Unit u, Species s, Diameter class d, Type i and Block j.
jidsuPR ,,,, =
Percent reduction value for Treatment Unit u, Species s,
Diameter class d, Type i and Block j used in the Percent
Reduction Worksheet (FS 221).
Example 9.9
The reduction value for Pine in the 20 cm class in the Treatment Unit is 45.
The Treatment Unit has a basal area of 14.0 m2 per hectare for Pine in the 20 cm
class before reduction.
jidsuBALT ,,,, = 14.0 ( 45 100 )
= 6.3 m2 per hectare
Block “Leave Tree” Summary
Weight the Treatment Unit “Leave Tree” basal area per hectare by the area of the Treatment
Unit within the Type within the Block, sum, divide by the area of the Block. For Treatment
Units without a percent reduction the reduction value equals zero.
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j,d,sBALT =
j
U
1uj,i,uj,i,d,s,u
A
jABALT
=
Where:
jdsBALT ,, =
Basal area per hectare estimate for Species s, Diameter class
d and Block j for stems not harvested (Leave Trees).
jA = Area of Block j.
jiuA ,, = Area of Treatment Unit u within Type i within Block j.
Example 9.10
There are 2 Treatment Units in Block X. The area of Block X is 10 hectares. There
are 2 types in the Block.
Treatment Unit A is 8 hectares, 7.5 hectares of Type 1 and .5 hectares of Type 2.
Treatment Unit B is 2.0 hectares, all in Type 2.
The reduction value for Pine in the 20 cm class in Type 1, Treatment Unit A is 45.
The reduction value for Pine in the 20 cm class in Type 2, Treatment Unit A is 35.
There is not a percent reduction for Pine in Treatment Unit B.
The Type 1 pre reduction basal area table for Pine shows 14.0 m2 per hectare in the
20 cm class.
The Type 2 pre reduction basal area table for Pine shows 10.5 m2 per hectare in the
20 cm class.
X,1,AX,1,20,P,A ABALT = 14.0 .45 7.5 = 47.25
X,2,AX,2,20,P,A ABALT = 10.5 .35 0.5 = 1.84
X,2,BX,2,20,P,B ABALT = 10.5 .00 2.0 = 0.00
X,20,PBALT = (47.25 + 1.84+ 0) 10
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= 4.9 m2 per hectare
Cutting Permit
The cutting permit estimate is the weighted average of the Timber Type estimates in the
cutting authority.
BAs,d,cp =
A
I
A*BA
cp
1iii,d,s
=
Sum the Type, Block and Cutting Permit estimates by species and by diameter class (the
examples below show the summations for the Timber Type only).
BAs,i = =
34
1di,d,sBA
BAd,i = =
31
1si,d,sBA
Refer to Example 9.7 for Cutting Permit level calculations.
Sum either of the above estimates for the total basal area per hectare for the Type, Block and
Cutting Permit.
BAi = =
34
1di,sBA
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Where:
BAs,d,i = Basal area per hectare estimate for species s, diameter class d
and Timber Type i.
Ss,d,j = Basal area per hectare estimate for species s, diameter class d
& Block j.
BAs,d,cp = Basal area per hectare estimate for species s and diameter
class d for the Cutting Permit.
BAs,i = Total basal area per hectare for a species, all 34 diameter
classes.
BAd,i = Total basal area per hectare for a diameter class, all species.
BAi = Total basal area per hectare for the Timber Type.
BAp = Basal area per hectare estimate for plot p (refer to Section
3.4).
Ai,j = Area of Type i within Block j to 1 decimal place.
Ai = Area of Type i to 1 decimal place.
Aj = Area of Block j to 1 decimal place.
Acp = Area of Cutting Permit to 1 decimal place.
I = Number of Types in the Cutting Permit.
Ij = Number of Types in Block j.
mi = Number of measure plots in Timber Type i.
mi,j = Number or measure plots in Timber Type i within Block j.
d = Diameter Class (refer to Appendix 14).
9.4.1.3. Useless Basal Area per Hectare
The Useless basal area per hectare estimates are by Species (all Diameter Classes) and by Diameter
Class (all Species). Only use tree classes 4 and 6.
For Leave Tree tables use the same methodology as outlined for Live Net Merchantable Volume per
Hectare (Section 9.3.1.1).
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Timber Type
BAUs,i =
m
)mi
BA(
i
34
1d 1pi,s,p
= =
BAUd,i =
m
)mi
BA(
i
31
1s 1pi,d,p
= =
Where:
BAUs,i = Useless basal area per hectare estimate for species s, Timber
Type i.
BAUd,i = Useless basal area per hectare estimate for diameter class d,
Timber Type i.
BAp = Basal area per hectare estimate for plot p (refer to Section
3.4).
mi = Number of measure plots in timber type i.
d = Diameter class (refer to Appendix 14).
Block - Average Line Method
The Type estimates are weighted based on area of the Type within the Block. Use the same
weighting method as for the basal area per hectare estimate.
Cutting Permit
The cutting permit estimate is the weighted average of the Type estimates based on the area
of the Type within the Cutting Permit. Use the same weighting method as for the basal area
per hectare estimate.
9.4.1.4. Dead Potential Stems per Hectare
The Dead Potential Stems per hectare estimate are by Species (all Diameter Classes) and by
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Diameter Class (all Species). Only use tree classes 3, 7 and 9.
For Leave Tree tables use the same methodology as outlined for Live Net Merchantable Volume per
Hectare (Section 9.3.1.1).
Timber Type
BADPs,i =
m
)mi
BA(
i
34
1d 1pp
= =
BADPd,i =
m
)mi
BA(
i
31
1s 1pp
= =
Where:
BADPs,i = Dead potential basal area per hectare estimate for species s,
Timber Type i.
BAp = Basal area per hectare estimate for plot p (refer to Section
3.4.1.2).
mi = Number of measure plots in Timber Type i.
d = Diameter class (refer to Appendix 14)
9.4.1.5. Total Basal Area per Hectare at Five Levels
The total basal area per hectare is also reported for 5 diameter levels: Leave Tree reports do not need
to report these parameters.
1. DBH greater than 12.4 cm.
2. DBH greater than 17.4 cm.
3. DBH greater than 22.4 cm.
4. DBH greater than 27.4 cm.
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5. DBH greater than 32.4 cm.
Separate trees by Tree Class (i.e., Live trees, Dead potential and Useless) as above. Weight the
parameters for Block and Cutting Permit as above.
Timber Type
BATs,l,i = +=
34
2ldi,d,sBA
Where:
BATs,l,i = Total basal area per hectare for Species s at level l in Timber Type
i.
BAs,d,i = Basal area per hectare estimate for species s, diameter class d and
Timber Type i.
1 = DBH lower limit level (1-7).
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9.4.2. Basal Area Table - Sample Listing - Timber Type Level
Report 007F - required.
Figure 9-3 Timber Type Basal Area
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The Extended Forest Type Stand and Stock Tables report average height, gross volume, and net
volume by DBH class.
Each table is reported at the Timber Type level and contains a single Species. Hence, if there were 5
species in a Type, then 5 separate tables would be produced.
If a percent reduction is being compiled, report each table at the Treatment Unit level. Refer to
Chapter 5 for an explanation of reductions based on Treatment Units.
Where damaged species exist in a Type, produce reports for that Species for each damage code.
Include a page that reports all non-damaged trees for the Species, as well as a page for each damage
code. Do not produce a report for a damage code that does not occur for the Species in the Type.
Refer to Chapter 4 for a sample damage report listing.
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10.1. Header Information
Include the following header information on the extended stand and stock reports, including the
damage reports. For damage reports, add the species and damage type, as shown in Chapter 4.
1. License from card type A.
2. Cutting Permit from card type A.
3. Timber Type number, species composition, age class, height class, and stocking class from
card type C.
4. Species.
5. Number of live and dead trees (reduction applied if compiling a reduction):
a. Live Trees include tree classes 1, 2, 5, 6 and 8.
b. Dead Trees include tree classes 3, 4, 7 and 9.
6. Number of measured and count plots.
7. Silviculture Treatment Unit areas for the Timber Type.
8. Message indicating whether compilation is for appraisals or not.
9. Method of calculation (Average Line).
10. Special compilation messages for:
a. Reduction compilation,
b. Stump cruise compilation,
c. Tree class combination - useless volumes are included or excluded, from column 15
of card type B (0 or blank - snags excluded, 1 - snags included),
d. Selective cut indicator - which trees to compile depends on column 12 of card type B
(blank - include all trees, 'C' - include cut-indicated and non-indicated trees, 'L' -
include leave-indicated trees),
e. Double sampling, if count plots are used.
11. Compiler program name and version.
12. Compile date and time.
13. Page number.
14. Damage code - for damage reports only.
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10.2. Detail Information
10.2.1. Average Height
The average tree height is based on coded tree heights from measured plots. ts,d,i
H s,d,i = t
tH
i,d,s
1tt
i,d,s
=
Report to 1 decimal place.
Example 10.1
3 Lodgepole pine were tallied in measured plots in Type 1. The measured heights are 36.6 m,
26.5 m, and 32.2 m.
H s,d,i = 3
)2.325.266.36( ++ = 31.8
10.2.2. Gross Merchantable Volume per Tree
Report gross merchantable volume per tree. Divide the gross volume by the number of stems in the
Type.
VGs,d,I = t
tVG
i,d,s
1tt
i,d,s
=
Report to 3 decimal places.
10.2.3. Net Merchantable Volume per Tree
Report net merchantable volume per tree (i.e., gross less decay, waste, breakage). Refer to Section
8.1.3.6 for an explanation of applying loss factors.
Vs,d,i = t
tV
i,d,s
1tt
i,d,s
=
Report to 3 decimal places.
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10.2.4. Stems per Hectare by Risk Group
Include only tree class 1, 2, 5 and 8 trees. Refer to Section 3.2.1 Step #3 for the method of
determining the Risk Group for a tree. Only use trees for species s, diameter class d, risk group r and
type i.
S r,i,d,s = m
mS
i
1pr,i,d,s,p
i
=
Report to 2 decimal places.
10.2.5. Total Stems per Hectare
Sum the 4 Risk Group Stems per hectare. If the Tree Class Combination from card type B is 1, then
include the live and dead useless stems per hectare.
S i,d,s = =
3
0rr,i,d,sS
Report to 2 decimal places.
10.2.6. Live Veterans per Hectare
Use the same method as above for risk group stems per hectare. Include only tree class 5 trees for all
risk groups.
Report to 2 decimal places.
10.2.7. Dead Useless Snags per Hectare
Use the same method as above for risk group stems per hectare. Include only tree class 4 trees for all
risk groups.
Report to 2 decimal places.
10.2.8. Live Useless Snags per Hectare
Use the same method as above for risk group stems per hectare. Include only tree class 6 trees for all
risk groups.
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Report to 2 decimal places.
10.2.9. Total of Averages
Report the stems per hectare estimate for the Species and Type. Sum the Stems/Snags per hectare
for all DBH classes. Do not sum the average height or volume per hectare parameters.
Ss,i =
=
34
1,,
drisS
10.2.10. Percent by Risk Group
Calculate the percent that each risk group contributes to the total stems per hectare estimate for the
Species and Type.
RGs,i,r% = 100 * SS
is
ris
,
,,
If the Tree class combination from card type B = 1, then add the Live and Dead Useless stems per
hectare to the total stems per hectare in the above calculation.
Where:
ts,d,i = Number of measured trees for Species s and Diameter Class d in
Type i.
Ss,d,i,r = Number of stems/ha for Species s, Diam. Class d, Type i and Risk
Group r.
Ss,i,r = Number of stems/ha for Species s, Type i and Risk Group r.
Ss,d,i = Number of stems/ha for Species s, Diameter Class d and Type i.
Ss,i = Number of stems/ha for Species s and Type i.
Sp = Stems/ha estimate from Plot p.
VGs,d,i = Gross volume/tree for Species s, Diameter Class d and Type i.
VGt = Gross volume for tree t.
Vt = Net volume for tree t.
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Vs,d,i = Net volume/tree for Species s, Diameter Class d and Type i.
Vs,d,i,r = Net volume/tree for Species s, Diam. Class d, Type i and Risk
Group r.
Ht = Height of tree t.
H s,d,i = Average height for Species s, Diameter Class d and Type i.
Rt = Post-reduction percent of tree t.
DSRs,i = Double sampling ratio for species s in Type i.
mi = Number of measured plots in Type i.
RGs,i,r% = Percent of stems per hectare for Risk Group r for Species s in
Type i.
r = Risk Group.
10.2.11. Average DBH at Five Levels
The average DBH is also reported for five diameter levels:
1. DBH greater than 12.4 cm
2. DBH greater than 17.4 cm
3. DBH greater than 22.4 cm
4. DBH greater than 27.4 cm
5. DBH greater than 32.4 cm
D s,l,i = S*pi
BA*2
i,l,s
i,l,s
Where:
D s,l,i = Average diameter of trees with DBH lower limit l for
Species s and type i.
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BAs,l,i = Average basal area per hectare estimate of trees with DBH
lower limit l for Species s and Type i.
Ss,l,i = Stems (or snags) per hectare estimate of trees with DBH
lower limit l for Species s and Type i.
pi = 3.14159265.
Report to 2 decimal places.
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10.3. Extended Forest Type Stand and Stock - Sample Listing
Report 006 - required.
Figure 10-1 Extended Forest Type Stand and Stock Table - Sample Listing (Partial)
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11. Volume and Lumber Recovery Reports
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11.1. Volume and Lumber Recovery Reports - Overview
Volume and lumber recovery reports are produced for Interior compilations only. Most reports are 1
page per Species in the compilation (see "Exceptions" below). Segregate the logs from each Species
by Risk Group and Top Diameter Class.
Risk Group determination is described in Section 3.2.1 (step 3). Top Diameter Classes are found, by
species, in Appendix 7.
The LRF reports are based on logs that meet the merchantability requirements specified in the Map
Area Statement.
Exceptions:
Use Appendix 10.1 to assign LRF to Hemlock.
Interior White Pine logs from trees recorded as tree class 3,7 and 9 will use Appendix 10.2 to
determine LRF.
The LRF compiled for Balsam is to be based on the sawlog component only. The compilation
will assess each balsam tree and segregate those with decay, waste and breakage of less than
48% as all sawlogs. Those balsam trees with greater than or equal to 48% DWB will have zero
LRF assigned to the complete volume of the tree. The average LRFs will be lowered due to the
reduction of the sawlog net volume over the total net volume.
Lodgepole pine will be broken down into categories for reporting. One page each for categories:
green, green attack, red attack, grey attack and dead potential.
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11.2. Header Information
Include the following header information on the LRF reports.
1. License from card type A.
2. Cutting Permit from card type A.
3. Species.
4. Message indicating whether compilation is for appraisals or not.
5. Total merchantable area from card type A.
6. Message indicating whether Interior Fir is in wet belt or dry belt. (see Appendix 12)
a. If column 14 of card type B is coded 1, Fir is in the wet belt.
b. If column 14 of card type B is coded 2, Fir is in the dry belt.
7. Special compilation messages for:
a. Reduction compilation.
b. Stump cruise compilation.
c. Tree class combination - useless volumes are included or excluded, from column 15
of card type B (0 or blank - snags excluded, 1 - snags included).
d. Selective cut indicator - which trees to compile depends on column 12 of card type B
(blank - include all trees, 'C' - include cut-indicated and non-indicated trees, 'L' -
include leave-indicated trees).
e. Double sampling, if count plots are used.
8. Compiler program name and version.
9. Compile date and time.
10. Page number.
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11.3. Detail Information
Variable Definitions used in this Chapter.
DMPc = Midpoint of Top Diameter Class c (see Appendix 7):
DMP1 - 5cm (Top diameter class 4.5 - 5.49)
DMP2 - 6cm (Top diameter class 5.5 - 6.49)
DMP3 - 7cm (Top diameter class 6.5 - 7.49)
DMP4 - 8cm (Top diameter class 7.5 - 8.49)
DMP5 - 9.25cm (Top diameter class 8.5 - 9.99)
If c > 5, then DMPc = (c-5)*5 + 7.5 cm
%Ds,c,r,i = Percent Decay of Gross volume for Species s, Top Diam. Class
c, Risk Group r and Type i.
%Ds,r,i = Percent Decay for Species s, Risk Group r and Type i. The
Risk Group r may be a combination of two risk groups
%DTs,r,i = Percent Decay for species s, Risk Group r and Type i.
%LAs,r,i = Percent Large Logs in Species s, by Risk Group r in Type i.
%SMs,r,i = Percent Small Logs in Species s, by Risk Group r in Type i.
%STs,r,i = Percent Stud Logs in Species s, by Risk Group r in Type i.
Ai = Area of Type i.
Ds,c,r,i = Decay volume for Species s, Top Diameter Class c, Risk
Group r and Type i.
FBMG,i = Foot Board Measure of Lodgepole Pine in category G within
Type i.
FBMs,c,r,i = Foot board measure for Species s, Top Diameter Class c, Risk
Group r and Type i.
FBMs,r,i =
Total Foot Board Measure for Species s, Risk Group r and
Type i. The Risk Group r, may be a combination of two risk
groups.
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LRFs,c = LRF for Species s and Top Diameter Class c - see Appendix 7.
mi = Number of measure plots in Type i.
LRFPI,G,i = Lumber recovery factor for Lodgepole Pine in Category G
within Type i.
LRF PI,i = Average LRF for Lodgepole Pine within Type i.
LRFs,r,i = LRF for Species s and Type i. The Risk Group r, may be a
combination of several risk groups
VGp,s,c,r,i = Gross volume for plot p for Species s, Top Diameter Class c,
Risk Group r and Type i.
VGs,c,r,i = Gross volume for Species s, Top Diameter Class c, Risk Group
r and Type i.
VGTs,r,i = Total gross volume for Species s, Risk Group r and Type i.
The Risk Group r, may be a combination of two risk groups.
VG,i = Net merchantable volume of Lodgepole Pine in Category G
within Type i.
Vp,s,c,r,i = Net volume for plot p for Species s, Top Diameter Class c,
Risk Group r and Type i.
Vs,c,r,i = Net volume for Species s, Top Diameter Class c and Risk
Group r and Type i.
VTs,r,i = Total net volume for Species s and Type i. The Risk Group r,
may be a combination of two risk groups.
VTs,r,i,la = Total net volume (large logs only) for Species s and Type i.
The Risk Group r, may be a combination of two risk groups.
VTs,r,i,sm = Total net volume (small logs only) for Species s and Type i.
The Risk Group r, may be a combination of two risk groups.
VTs,r,i,st = Total net volume (stud logs only) for Species s and Type i The
Risk Group r, may be a combination of two risk groups.
Report the following information by Risk Group and Top Diameter Class for the Species and Type.
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11.3.1. Base Lumber Recovery Factor
The base lumber recovery factor (LRF) for the Species and Top Diameter Class is in Appendix 7
and is applied for all Risk Groups.
For interior appraisal cruises, Douglas Fir is broken down into wet or dry variants with separate
LRFs (see Section 12.4.4 for details). Optionally, (“Not for Appraisal Purposes”), Douglas Fir may
be broken down into quality class 1 or quality class 2 with separate LRF’s (see Section 12.4.4 for
details).
11.3.2. Gross Merchantable Volume by Top Diameter Class
Gross volume per log is calculated as per Appendix 13.
Sum the gross volumes for logs in the same Species, Type, Risk Group and Top Diameter Class.
VGs,c,r,i = i
i
mi
1pi,r,c,s,p
Am
VG
=
Report to the nearest whole number.
11.3.3. Percent Decay by Top Diameter Class
Determine decay percent for individual trees as described in Section 3.2.1 Step 3. All logs in a tree
will have the same decay percent applied to them. Multiply the decay percent by the gross volume of
the log to get the decay volume of the log. Sum the decay volumes of all the logs in the same
Species, Type, Risk Group and Top Diameter Class. Divide by the gross volume of all the logs in
the same Species, Type, Risk Group and Top Diameter Class. Multiply by 100.
%Ds,c,r,i = VG
D
i,r,c,s
i,r,c,s* 100
Report to one decimal place.
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Example 11.1
Log top diameter class: 10.0 - 14.9.
Log top Diameter
Log Gross
Volume by
Type
Tree Decay % Log Decay
Volume by Type
10.00 27.41 0.02 0.55
14.77 55.32 0.02 1.11
10.00 3.12 0.36 1.13
Ds,c,r,i = 0.55 + 1.11 + 1.13
= 2.79 m3
VGs,c,r,i = 27.41 + 55.32 + 3.12
= 85.85 m3
%Ds,c,r,i =
85.85
79.2100
= 3.2
11.3.4. Net Merchantable volume by Top Diameter Class
The net merchantable volume is calculated the same way as the gross merchantable volume, only the
loss factors (decay, waste and breakage) have been applied.
Vs,c,r,i = i
i
mi
1pi,r,c,s,p
Am
V
=
Report to the nearest whole number.
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11.3.5. Foot Board Measure by Top Diameter Class
The calculation for Cedar is different than for other species.
Cedar -
FBMs,c,r,i = Vs,c,r,i * [LRFs,c – (34.256(0.147- 0.00122 * DMPc)*(%Ds,c,r,i / 2))]
All other Species -
FBMs,c,r,i = Vs,c,r,i * [LRFs,c * (1 – (%Ds,c,r,i * 0.01 / 2))]
Example 11.2
There is a Cedar log in Risk Group 1 within the diameter class (40 - 44.9 cm) in Type 2. The log
represents 63.07 m3 of net merchantable volume in Type 2. The decay for the log is 17.3 percent.
FBM = 63.07 * [LRFs,c – (34.256(0.147- 0.00122 * 42.5)*(17.3 / 2))]
= 63.07 * [235 – (34.256(0.147 – 0.05185)*(8.65)]
= 63.07 * [235 – 28.191]
= 13 043
Example 11.3
There is a Hemlock log in Risk Group1 within the diameter class (40 - 44.9 cm) in Type 1. The
log represents 93.8 m3 of net merchantable volume in Type 1. The decay for the log is 7.3
percent.
FBM = 93.8 * [LRFs,c * (1 - (7.3* 0.01 / 2))]
= 93.8 * [222 * (1 – 0.0365)]
= 93.8 * [213.89256]
= 20 064
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11.4. Totals and Averages
11.4.1. Total Gross Merchantable Volume by Risk Group
For each Risk Group, sum the gross volumes of each Top Diameter Class. The 24 Top Diameter
Classes are listed in Appendix 7.
VGTs,r,i = =
24
1ci,r,c,sVG
Report to nearest whole number.
11.4.2. Percent Decay by Risk Group
Calculate individual top diameter class decay volumes by multiplying the decay percent by the class
gross volume then sum individual parameters in the risk group. Divide by the gross volume for the
risk group.
%DTs,r,i = VGT
VGD%
i,r,s
24
1ci,r,c,si,r,c,s
= * 100
Report to one decimal place.
11.4.3. Total net merchantable Volume by Risk Group
For each Risk Group, sum the net volumes of each Top Diameter Class.
VTs,r,i = =
24
1ci,r,c,sV
Report to nearest whole number.
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11.4.4. Total Foot Board Measure by Risk Group
For each Risk Group, sum the foot board measure of each Top Diameter Class.
FBMs,r,i = =
24
1ci,r,c,sFBM
Report to nearest whole number.
11.4.5. LRF by Risk Group
The average LRF for a risk group is determined by dividing the total foot board measure by the total
net volume.
LRFs,r,i = i,r,s
i,r,s
VT
FBM
Report to nearest whole number.
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11.5. Risk Group Combinations
The Risk groups are combined in the following groups: (Group 1), (Group 1 and 2), and (Group 2
and 3). LRF is also reported in a (Group 1, 2 and 3) combination.
11.5.1. LRF by Risk Group Combination
Sum the net volume and foot board measure of the Risk Groups that are included. Divide the
summed foot board measure by the summed net volume.
LRFs,r,i =
=
=
3
`1ri,r,s
3
1ri,r,s
VT
FBM
Report to nearest whole number. Lodgepole Pine (Pl):
LRF Adjustment factors for Lodgepole Pine will be applied to the Group 1, 2 and 3 LRF by Risk
Group Combination.
Pl is divided into several categories; green stems, green beetle attack, red beetle attack, grey beetle
attack and dead potential stems.
Green stems are described as living stems with no Mountain Pine Beetle (MPB) damage codes
associated with them. Green attack stems are those that are marked with insect code 1, red attack
stems are those marked with insect code 2 and grey attack stems are those marked with insect code
3. Dead potential stems are dead potential trees with no MPB insect damage codes. Each category
will be reported on a separate page.
Category Tree Classes Damage code
Pl
Adjustment
Factor
Green 1, 2, 5, 8 No Mountain Pine
beetle code
0
Green attack 1, 2, 5, 8 1 3
Red attack 1, 2, 5, 8 2 33
Grey Attack 3, 7, 9 3 83
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Category Tree Classes Damage code
Pl
Adjustment
Factor
Dead potential 3, 7, 9 No Mountain Pine
beetle code
0
Cruise LRFs will be calculated separately for each category of Pl. Reduction factors will then be
applied separately to the Cruise LRFs calculated for the green beetle attack, red beetle attack, grey
beetle attack and dead potential categories.
Total Lodgepole Pine average LRF will be reported as the weighted average, by net volume, of these
categories after the adjustments have been applied. See Section 12.3.6.
Calculate the LRF of a category:
iG
iG
iGPlV
FBMLRF
,
,
,, =
Example 11.4
There are 3 categories of Pl in a CP: green, red attack and grey attack.
Category Net
Volume
Foot Board
Measure LRF
MPB
Reduction MPB LRF
Green 361 70469 195 0 195
Red Attack 377 71716 190 33 157
Grey
Attack 362 70677 195 83 112
Weight the LRFs in each category by net volume to get Pl species LRF.
iPlLRF , =
362377361
112362157377195361
++
++
= 155
Report to nearest whole number.
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11.5.2. PI Adjustment
On Lodgepole Pine summaries a field headed “Pl ADJUSTMENT” will contain the adjustment
factor used for the specific category being reported.
The adjustment factors are:
Green 0
Green attack 3
Red attack 33
Grey attack 83
Dead Potential 0
11.5.3. Percent Decay by Risk Group Combination
Calculate the decay volume of individual risk groups by multiplying the percent decay of the risk
group by the gross volume of the risk group as in 11.4.2. Sum the decay volumes of the risk groups
in the combination as well as the gross volumes of the same risk groups. Divide the resulting decay
volume by the resulting gross volume.
%DTs,r,i =
=
=
2
`1ri,r,s
2
1ri,r,s
VGT
D%
Report to 1 decimal place.
11.5.4. Percent Stud Log by Risk Group Combination
A stud log has a top diameter less than 20 cm. The combinations of Risk Groups are (Risk Group 1),
(Risk Group 1 and 2) and (Risk Group 2 and 3). Report the percent stud log for Fir, Balsam, Spruce,
Lodgepole Pine, and Larch only.
Sum the stud log net volumes of the risk groups in the combination. Divide by the summed net
volumes of the risk groups in the combination. Multiply by 100.
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%STs,r,i =100
VT
VT
i,r,s
i,st,r,s
Report to nearest whole number.
11.5.5. Percent Small Log by Risk Group Combination
A small log has a top diameter less than 30 cm. The combinations of Risk Groups are (Risk Group
1), (Risk Group 1 and 2) and (Risk Group 2 and 3). Calculate in the same manner as the stud log
percent but include all species.
%SMs,r,i = VT
VT
i,r,s
sm,i,r,s* 100
Report to nearest whole number.
11.5.6. Percent Large Log by Risk Group Combination
A large log has a top diameter 30 cm or greater. Therefore, percent small log and percent large log
should sum to 100 percent. The combinations of Risk Groups are (Risk Group 1), (Risk Group 1 and
2) and (Risk Group 2 and 3). Calculate in the same manner as the stud log percent but include all
species.
%LAs,r,i = VT
VT
i,r,s
la,i,r,s* 100
Report to nearest whole number.
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11.6. Volume and Lumber Recovery report - Sample Listing
Report 008 - Required for Interior compilations.
Figure 11-1 Volume and Lumber Recovery Report - Sample Listing (Partial)
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12. Volume Summaries
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12.1. Volume Summary - Overview
The volume summary reports summarize volume, grade and statistical data at the Type, Cutting
Permit, Treatment Unit within Block and Block levels.
CSV All Treatment Unit Summaries (Pre and post–harvest) – The Cutting Permit Summary and
each Block Summary will be exported from the cruise compilation program in comma-separated
value (CSV) formats. See the required format for the summaries and the file descriptions at the
following web link:
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/forestry/competitive-forest-industry/timber-
pricing/timber-cruising
12.1.1. List of Reports
(009A) - Timber Type Summary
(009B) - Block Summary
(009C) - Cutting Permit Summary
(009D) - Treatment Unit within Block Summary
For the (009A), (009B), and (009C) reports there are three additional damage reports for the damage
types Blowdown, Fire, and Insect. For the (009B) report, there is also an optional Root Rot damage
summary based on the letters J, K, and L in column 60 of card type 2. If three species in a type have
insect damage, then there would be three additional insect damage reports for that type. The damage
reports are by damage type and species and are depicted in Chapter 4.
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12.2. Header Information - All Reports
Include the following header information on Type, Block, Cutting Permit and Treatment Unit
reports, including the damage reports. For damage reports, add the species and damage type, as
shown in Chapter 4.
1. Compilers name and version number.
2. Title.
a. Timber Type Summary,
b. Block Summary,
c. Cutting Permit Summary,
d. Treatment Unit Summary.
3. Table Number.
a. 009A,
b. 009B,
c. 009C,
d. 009D.
4. Page Number.
5. Message indicating if compilation is for appraisal purposes or not.
6. Message if:
a. Double sampling cruise,
b. The statement PERCENT REDUCTION APPLIED will be reported in upper case
letters and double spaced at the top of all pages when applicable,
c. Stump cruise,
d. Useless Excluded or Useless Included,
e. Selective Cut – Leave,
f. Selective Cut – Cut,
g. Damage-Type of Damage.
7. Licence number.
8. Unit identity number.
9. Unit identity Block.
10. Cutting Permit number.
11. Forest Inventory Zone (F.I.Z).
12. Number of blocks.
13. Total merchantable Area of:
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a. Cutting Permit,
b. Type,
c. Block,
d. Treatment Unit.
14. R/W Area removed under other licence:
a. Block.
15. Timber Type, Treatment Unit or Block Summaries:
a. Block or Type number,
b. Number of measure plots in Type or Block,
c. Number of count plots in Type or Block,
d. Treatment Unit name.
16. Type of calculation (Average Line),
17. Compiled date and time.
18. Compilation type used for the standards of the species.
19. Species letter codes.
20. Conifer.
21. Total.
22. DBH lower limit of the species.
23. Stump height of the species.
24. Minimum top diameter of the species.
25. Log length of the species.
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12.3. Detail Information
All of the detail information is shown at the Timber Type, Block and Cutting Permit levels for the
Gross Volume parameter only. For all other parameters only Timber Type calculations using the
Average Line method will be shown. The methodology used in the Gross Volume section can be
extrapolated for use in the remaining sections.
Lumber recovery and chip yield parameters are only reported for interior compilations.
Average slope, Minimum slope %, Maximum slope %, Coefficient of Variation, Standard Error of
the Mean and the Sampling Error at the 95% level of probability slope calculations are required for
coastal compilations in the Block summaries. Although not required at this time, slope calculations
may also be provided for interior compilations.
Calculate each parameter for a particular species, s, and then calculate the parameter grouping all
coniferous species and all species combined. For example, if there were five species in a
compilation, then there would be seven calculations of each parameter at each of the four reporting
levels. Cottonwood, Alder, Maple, Birch and Aspen are deciduous species and would not be
included in the coniferous total.
12.3.1. Summary Report Variables
The variables used throughout the Chapter are defined below:
%Dl = Decay percent for log l
%DGi = Decay percent – gross in Type i
%Gi,g = Percent of grade g for Type i
%IMj = Percent immature for Block j
%IMj,u = Percent immature for Treatment Unit u in Block j
%Ss,i = Percent of total volume from Species s in Type i
%STi = Percent stud log for Type i
%TCi = Total cull percent – net for Type i
%Wi = Waste percent – net for Type i
%WGi = Waste percent – gross for Type i
339 = Chip recovery constant for large logs
Acp = Area of Cutting Permit
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Ai = Area of Type i
Ai,j = Area of Type i within Block j
Ai,j,u = Area of Treatment Unit u within Type i within Block j
Ai,u = Area of Treatment Unit u within Type i
Aj = Area of Block j
BAFt = Basal area factor used to tally tree t (prism plots only)
BAi = Basal area per hectare in Type i
BAp = Basal area per hectare estimate for plot p
Bt = Biological volume for tree t (see Appendix 13)
BTi = Total breakage volume in Type i
BVi = Biological volume in Type i
BVp = Biological volume in Plot p
CVi = Coefficient of Variation for Type i (measured plots only)
CVi,j = Coefficient of Variation for Type i within Block j (measured
plots only)
CVj = Coefficient of Variation for Block j.
CVi = Coefficient of Variation for Type i (measured plots only).
CYFs = Chip yield factor for species s
CYi = Chip yield for Type i
CYs,i = Chip yield for Species s in Type i
DBHt = DBH from card type 2
DMPc = Midpoint of Top Diameter Class c
Dp,i = Total decay volume in Type i from Plot p
D i = Average DBH of Type i
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DSRt = Double sampling ratio applied to tree t (prism plots only)
DTi = Total decay volume in Type i
FBMG,i = Foot Board Measure of Lodgepole Pine in category G within
Type i
FBMi = Foot Board Measure in Type i
FBMl = Foot Board Measure for log l
HBVi = Biological volume times total height in Type i
HBVp = Biological volume times total height in Plot p
Ht = Total height of tree t from card type 2
I = Number of Types in Cutting Permit
Ij = Number of Types in Block j
LPTi = Number of logs per tree for Type i
LRFi = Lumber recovery factor for Type i
LRF PI,G,i =
Lumber recovery factor for Lodgepole Pine in Category G
within
Type i
LRFs,c = Lumber recovery factor for Species s and Top Diameter Class
c
LRF PI,i = Average LRF for Lodgepole Pine within Type i
mi = Number of measure plots in Type i
mi,j = Number of measure plots in Type i within Block j
mi,j,u = Number of measure plots in Treatment Unit u within Type i
within Block j
NLi = Number of logs in Type i
NLp = Number of logs per hectare estimate from Plot p
NLt = Number of logs in tree t including short log if >= 2.5 m
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NVLi = Net merchantable volume per log for type i
np = Number of trees in Plot p
pi = ( 3.14159265 )
pi,j = proportional volume of Type i within Block j.
plotsize = Area of fixed area plots in hectares, to the nearest hundredth
ri,j = Proportional area of Type i within Block j
Rt = Reduction for tree t
SEMi = Standard error of the mean for Type i
SEMi,j = Standard error of the mean for Type i within Block j
Si = Stems per hectare for Type i
Sp = The stems per hectare estimate for Plot p
spi = Number of Species in type i
St = The stems per hectare estimate for tree t
t-value =
Average line – total number of measured plots in all of the
types occurring in the block minus the number of types in the
block.
Ui = Number of Treatment Units in Type i
Uj = Number of Treatment Units in Block j
VGi,j,u = Gross volume/ha of Treatment Unit u within Type i within
Block j
VGi,u = Gross volume per hectare for Treatment Unit u within Type i
VGp,i = Gross volume per hectare estimate for Type i from plot p
VGp,i,j = Gross volume/ha of Plot p within Type i within Block j
VGp,i,j,u = Gross volume/ha of Plot p within Treatment Unit u within Type
i within Block j
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VGt,i = Gross volume per tree in Type i
VGTcp = Total gross volume in Cutting Permit
VGTi = Total gross volume in Type i
VGTi,j = Total gross volume in Type i within Block j
VGTj = Total gross volume in Block j
VGTj,u = Total gross volume in Treatment Unit u within Block j
VGT G,i = Net merchantable volume of Lodgepole Pine in Category G
within Type i
Vi = Net merchantable volume per hectare in Type i
Vj = Volume per hectare of Block j
Vl = Net merchantable volume of log l
Vm,i = Volume per hectare of Type i from measure plots only, not
corrected for double sampling.
VSTi = Total stud log volume for Type i
VTi = Total net merchantable volume of Type i
VTi,g = Total grade g volume for Type i
VTIj = Total immature net volume for Block j
VTIj,u = Total immature net volume for Treatment Unit u in Block j
VTj = Total net volume for Block j
VTj,u = Total net volume for Treatment Unit u in Block j
VTs,i = Total net volume for Species s in Type i
VTs,la,i = Total net volume of large logs for Species s in Type i
VTs,sm,i = Total net volume of small logs for Species s in Type i
VTt,i = Net merchantable volume per tree in Type i
WHi = Average weighted total height for Type i
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Wp,i = Total waste volume in Type i from Plot p
WTi = Total waste volume in Type i
12.3.2. Gross Merchantable Volume
The gross merchantable volume is obtained by multiplying the gross merchantable volume per
hectare by the number of hectares in the report level. The gross merchantable volume per hectare is
calculated as in Section 3.4 with the double sampling ratio applied and using post-reduction
volumes, if applicable. When compiling a reduction, pre and post reduction reports are required.
Timber Type
Multiply the average gross volume per hectare from the plots within the Type by the area of the
Type. Type parameters are always calculated using the Average Line method.
VGTi, = ii
mi
1pi,p
Am
VG
=
Report to nearest whole number.
Example 12.1
Type 1 is 5 Ha.
Type 2 is 7.5 Ha.
Block 1 is 5.0 Ha of Type 1.
Block 2 is 7.5 Ha of Type 2.
Treatment Unit 1 is 10 Ha, 5 Ha in Type 1 and 5 Ha in Type 2.
Treatment Unit 2 is 2.5 Ha in Type 2.
Plot Type Block Volume/ha estimate Treatment Unit
1 1 1 148.12 1
2 1 1 131.83 1
3 2 2 122.17 2
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Plot Type Block Volume/ha estimate Treatment Unit
4 2 2 152.16 1
VGT1 = hahamham
0.5/383.131/312.148
2
+ = 700 m3
VGT2 = hahamham
5.7/316.152/317.122
2
+ = 1029 m3
Treatment Unit within Type
Treatment Unit within Type volumes are needed when performing reductions. See Section 5.3.1 for
examples. The Average Line method is used only. Multiply the Gross volume of the Type by the
proportional area of the Treatment Unit within the Type.
Example 12.2
Treatment Unit 2 within Type 2
VGTi,u = ( )iui AAVGT /,2 = 958 1029 m3 ( )haha 5.7/5.2 = 343 m3
Report to nearest whole number.
Cutting Permit
Sum the Type volumes within the Cutting Permit.
VGTcp = =
I
1iiVGT
Report to nearest whole number.
Block
Average line method:
Sum the portion of the Type volumes from the Types within the Block.
VGTj = ( )iji
I
jiAA
iVGT
j
/
1,
,
=
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Report to nearest whole number.
Example 12.3
Block 1
VGTj = 700 m3*(5.0 ha/5.0 ha) = 700 m3
Treatment Unit within Block
Average line method:
Sum the Type gross volumes within the Block and multiply by the area of the Treatment Unit within
the Types within the Block divided by the area of the Type within the Block.
VGTj,u =
=
I j
1i j,i
u,j,ij,i
A
A*VGT
Example 12.5
Treatment Unit 1, Blocks 1 & 2
VGTj,u = (700 m3 * (5.0 ha/5.0 ha)) + (1029 m3 * (5.0 ha/7.5 ha)) = 1386 m3
12.3.3. Net Merchantable Volume
The total net merchantable volume is calculated the same way as the gross volume only the loss
factors have been applied (see Section 3.2.1 Step 4). Each tree volume is reduced by the applicable
loss factors, which convert the gross volume per hectare estimates into net volume per hectare
estimates. Report the net merchantable volume for all summary reports.
Report to nearest whole number.
12.3.4. Net Merchantable Volume per Hectare
Divide the total merchantable volume by the applicable area. Report the net merchantable volume
per hectare for all reporting levels. Only the Type calculation is shown.
Timber Type
Divide the total net merchantable volume in the Type by the area of the Type.
VI = A
VT
i
i
Report to nearest whole number.
12.3.5. Percent Distribution per Hectare
The percent distribution is the percentage of the net volume that a Species contributes to the total net
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volume.
Timber Type
Vi = A
VT
i
i
Use the same method for all reporting levels.
Report to nearest whole number.
12.3.6. Percent Decay – Gross
Each tree is reduced by a decay percent as explained in Section 3.2.1 Step #4. The decay volume
would be the gross merchantable volume for the tree multiplied by the decay percent.
Timber Type
%DGI = 100*VGT
DT
i
i
The method for determining the total decay volume is the same as for total gross volume.
Report to nearest whole number.
12.3.7. Percent Waste - Gross
This report is obsolete.
12.3.8. Percent Waste (Billing) - Net
This report is obsolete.
12.3.9. Percent Total Cull - Gross
The percent total cull – gross is the total of the three loss factors (decay, waste, and breakage)
divided by the total gross merchantable volume. Report the percent total cull – gross for all reporting
levels. Only the Type calculation is shown.
Timber Type
%TCi = 100*VGT
BTWTDT
i
iii ++
The method for determining the total breakage volume at all four reporting levels is the same as for
total gross merchantable volume.
Report to nearest whole number.
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12.3.10. Stems per Hectare
The stems per hectare parameter uses tree classes 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8 and 9. Apply the double sampling
ratio and reduction, if applicable. (Refer to Section 3.5).
Timber Type
Each tree contributes:
tt2
tt R*DSR*
DBH
39545.12732*BAFS =
To the number of stems per hectare in each plot. Therefore:
==
pn
1ttp SS
And
SI = m
s
i
mi
1pp
=
Report to 1 decimal place.
12.3.11. Snags per Hectare
The snags per hectare estimate is based on tree classes 4 and 6. Calculate the snags per hectare using
the same method as the stems per hectare.
Report to 1 decimal place.
12.3.12. Average DBH - Stems
Include tree classes 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8 and 9 for this calculation.
The average DBH is calculated using the average Basal Area per Hectare estimates from the plots.
See Section 3.4.1.2 for the method of calculating Basal Area per Hectare.
The calculated average DBH is expressed in meters. Report in centimeters by multiplying by 100.
Timber Type
The Basal Area per Hectare is:
BAp = R*DSR*n
BAF tt1t
t
p
=
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i
im
1pp
im
BA
BA
==
The Average DBH for Type i is:
D I = 100 *S*pi
BA*2
i
i
Example 12.7
Live hemlock trees in 3 walkthrough plots, 2 timber types and one block:
Type 1 – 1.0 hectare
Plot 1 – DBH (cm) of 5 live hemlock trees: 64.7, 126.0, 145.0, 145.0, 38.2.
Plot 1 Avg. DBHp = 68.0 cm. Formula = 100 * 2 * SQRT(BA / (Pi * SPH)).
Plot 2 – DBH (cm) of 7 live hemlock trees: 141.0, 141.0, 94.4, 94.4, 83.6, 151.5, 25.3.
Plot 2 Avg. DBHp = 58.1 cm. Formula = 100 * 2 * SQRT(BA / (Pi * SPH)).
Type 1 Avg. DBHt = 61.7 cm. Formula = 100 * 2 * SQRT(Avg BA / (Pi * Avg SPH))
Type 2 – 1.0 hectare
Plot 3 – DBH (cm) of 5 live hemlock trees: 62.5, 120.6, 134.7, 126.0, 41.3.
Avg. DBHp for Plot #3 = 69.7 cm. Formula = 100 * 2 * SQRT(BA / (Pi * SPH)).
Type 2 Avg. DBHt = 69.7 cm. Formula = 100 * 2 * SQRT(Avg BA / (Pi * Avg SPH))
Average DBH in Block
Avg. DBHb = (Avg DBHt1 * Areat1) + (Avg DBHt2 * Areat2) / (Areat1 + Areat2)
Avg. DBHb = (61.7 cm * 1.0 ha) + (69.7 cm * 1.0 ha) / (1.0 ha+ 1.0 ha) = 65.7 cm
12.3.13. Average DBH – Snags
The average DBH – snags estimate is based on tree classes 4 and 6. Calculate the average DBH –
snags using the same method as the average DBH – stems.
Report to 1 decimal place.
12.3.14. Merchantable Volume per Tree - Gross
The gross merchantable volume is the volume between the compiled stump height (30cm) and the
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compiled minimum top diameter inside bark. Divide the total gross merchantable volume by the
total number of stems.
Timber Type
VGt,i = A*S
VGT
ii
i
Report to 2 decimal places.
12.3.15. Merchantable Volume per Tree - Net
Divide the total net merchantable volume by the total number of stems. Report the net merchantable
volume per tree for all reporting levels.
Timber Type
VTt,i = A*S
VT
ii
i
Report to 2 decimal places.
12.3.16. Average Weighted Total Height
The total height from card type 2 is weighted by the biological volume. See Appendix 13 for the
calculation of biological volume.
Prism Plots:
HBVp = B*H*DBH
39545.12732*BAFtt
np
1t2t
t=
*DSR
BVp = B*DBH
39545.12732*BAFt
np
1t2t
t=
HBVi = i
im
1pp
m
HBV=
BVi = i
im
1pp
m
BV=
WHi = i
i
BV
HBV
Report to 1 decimal place.
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Fixed Area Plots:
HBVp =
=
pn
1t
tt
plotsize
HB
BVp = =
np
1t
t
plotsize
B
HBVi = i
im
1pp
m
HBV=
BVi = i
im
1pp
m
BV=
WHi = i
i
BV
HBV
Report to 1 decimal place.
Example 12.8
Calculate the average weighted total height for Lodgepole Pine in Type 1. The Type is double
sampled, with 3 measure plots.
DSRt = 0.875 for all Lodgepole Pine in Type 1.
BAFt = 10.000 for all trees in the Type 1 measure plots.
The Lodgepole Pine samples are as follows:
Plot Plot Type DBH Biological
Volume Total Height
1 Border 45.5 2.481693 36.6
2 Full measure 41.0 1.802682 32.2
3 Full measure 38.8 1.326466 26.5
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1. HBV1 = 875.0*481693.2*6.36*5.45
39545.12732*0.10*22
= 9775.8497
HBV2 = 3847.0289
HBV3 = 2601.3376
HBVi = (9775.8497 + 3847.0289 + 2601.3376) = 16224.22
2. BV1 = 875.0*481693.2*5.45
39545.12732*0.10*22
= 267.0997
BV2 = 119.4729
BV3 = 98.1637
BVi = (267.0097 + 119.4729 + 98.1637) = 484.65
The average total weighted height for Type 1 is:
WH1 = 16224.22 / 484.65 = 33.5 m
12.3.17. Average Weighted Merchantable Height
The merchantable height and volume are from stump height to merchantable top diameter.
Use the same method as for the average weighted total height.
Report to 1 decimal place.
12.3.18. Net Merchantable Volume per Log
The net merchantable volume for this parameter is the gross merchantable volume less decay and
waste. Do not subtract the breakage percent.
The number of merchantable logs in a tree includes the short log at the end, if it is 2.5 m or greater.
If the last log is less than 2.5 m, then do not include it as an extra log. The short last log would then
be included as part of the second last log.
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Prism plots
NLp = NL*DBH
39545.12732*BAFt
np
1t2t
t=
Fixed area plots
NLp = =
np
1t
t
plotsize
NL
Timber Type
The number of logs estimate for the Timber Type must be calculated.
NLi, = m
NL
i
mi
1pp
=
Net merchantable volume per log for the type is:
NVLi, = NL
DTWTVGT
i
iii −−
Report to 2 decimal places.
Example 12.8
Calculate the net merchantable volume per log for Lodgepole Pine in Type i. The Type is double
sampled, with 3 measure plots. No reduction is applied.
The Type gross merchantable volume is 781 m3. The Type is 5.0 hectares in area.
DSRt = 0.875 for all Lodgepole Pine in Type 1
BAFt = 10.000 or all trees in the Type 1 measure plots The Lodgepole Pine samples are as
follows:
Plot Plot type DBH Gross merch.
Decay volume
Waste volume
No. of logs
1 B 45.5 2.408381 1.387227 0.341989 6
2 F 41.0 1.740533 0.231490 0.088767 6
3 F 38.8 1.269496 0.134566 0.001269 4
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NL1 = 875.0*6*5.45
39545.12732*0.10*22
= 645.768
NL2 = 397.651
NL3 = 296.016
The Timber Type per hectare number of logs is the average of the plots.
NLI = (645.768 + 397.651 + 296.016) / 3 = 446.478
VGT1 = 875.0*408381.2*45.5
39545.12732*0.10*22
= 259.209
VGT2 = 115.354
VGT3 = 93.948
The Timber Type per hectare gross volume is:
VGTI = (259.209 + 115.354 + 93.948) / 3 = 156.17
DT1 = 875.0*387227.1*45.5
39545.12732*0.10*22
= 149.305
DT2 = 15.342
DT3 = 9.958
The Timber Type per hectare decay is:
DTI = (149.305 + 15.342 + 9.958) / 3 = 58.202
WT1 = 875.0*341989.0*45.5
39545.12732*0.10*22
= 36.808
WT2 = 5.883
WT3 = 0.0939
The Timber Type per hectare waste is:
WT1 = (36.808 + 5.883 + 0.0939) / 3 = 14.26
Net merchantable volume per log for the type is:
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478.446
202.5826.1417.156 −− = 0.19
12.3.19. Average Number of Logs per Tree
Divide the number of logs by the number of trees. If position 15 of card type B is coded 1 then
include snags. In this case reports will be marked “Not for appraisal purposes“.
Timber Type
LPTI = A*S
NL
ii
i
Report to 2 decimal places.
12.3.20. Percent Immature - Coast Only
This parameter is reported for the Treatment Unit within Block and Block levels in the Coniferous
and Total columns only.
Determine the maturity by the tree species, plot age in 10s, and tree class. Divide the immature net
volume by the total net volume to give a percent immature. Calculate the immature net volume the
same way the total volume is calculated using the following rules:
Coniferous species
Immature: Tree class 8 and 9 are always immature
Tree classes 1, 2 and 3 are immature if the plot age in 10s < 13
Deciduous species
Immature: Tree class 8 and 9 are always immature
Tree classes 1, 2 and 3 are immature if the plot age in 10s < 5
except for Aspen and Cottonwood in FIZ K and L which are
immature if the age in 10s <9
Refer to the Tree Class Modification of Loss Factor Tables in Appendix 5 of the Cruising Manual.
Tree class 4 and 6 are only included if the tree class combination from card type B is 1. In this case,
summaries are “Not For Appraisal Purposes “.
Example 12.9
The specified maturity level would be assigned in the following cases:
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Species Plot age in
10s Tree class
Maturity
Fir 11 1 Immature
Cedar 13 8 Immature
Hemlock 13 1 Mature
Maple 11 9 Immature
Alder 11 2 Mature
Block
Average line method:
Begin by calculating the % immature for the Types within the Block by dividing the % immature
merchantable net volume of the Type by the total net volume of the Type. Then multiply the net
merchantable volume the Type adds to the Block (see Section 12.2.1) by the % immature of that
Type. Next sum for all Types in the Block. Divide by the total net merchantable volume of the
Block and multiply by 100.
%IMj = VT
VTI
j
j* 100
Treatment Unit within Block
Average line method:
Calculate the Type % immature as above. Then multiply the net merchantable volume the Treatment
Unit within Type adds to the Block by the % immature of that Type. Multiply by the area of the
Treatment Unit within the Type within the Block divided by the area of the Block. Sum for all
Treatment units within Types within Blocks. Divide by the total net merchantable volume of the
Treatment Unit within Block. Multiply by 100.
%IMj,u = VT
VTI
u,j
u,j* 100
Report to nearest whole number.
Example 12.11
Type 1 (Block 1) net volume = 423 m3
Type 1 (Block 1) area = 5.0 ha
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Type 2 (Block 2) net volume = 909 m3
Type 2 (Block 2) area = 7.5 ha
Type 1 & 2 net volume = 1332 m3
Type 1 & 2 area = 12.5 ha
Plot Type Block Vol / Ha Treatment
Unit Maturity
1 1 1 49.13 1 M
2 1 1 120.23 1 I
3 2 2 110.57 2 I
4 2 2 131.92 1 I
Block % immature
Block 1 % immature = Type 1 % immature = 120.23 m3/ha / (49.13 m3/ha +120.23 m3/ha) =
0.71 * 100 = 71%
Block 2 % immature = Type 2 % immature = (110.57 m3/ha +131.92 m3/ha) / (110.57 m3/ha
+131.92 m3/ha) = 1.00 * 100 = 100 %
Volume of immature in Type 1 in Block 1 = 423 m3 * 0.71 = 300 m3
Volume of immature in Type 2 in Block 2 = 909 m3 * 1.00 = 909 m3
Treatment Unit 1 within Block 2:
Volume of Treatment Unit 1 within Type 1 in Block 1 = 423 m3 *(5.0ha/5.0 ha) = 423 m3
Volume of Treatment Unit 1 within Type 2 in Block 2 = 909 m3 *(2.5ha/7.5 ha) = 227 m3
Volume of immature in Treatment Unit 1 within Type 1 in Block 1 = 300 m3
Volume of immature in Treatment Unit 1 within Type 2 in Block 2 = 227 m3
% immature in Treatment Unit 1 within blocks 1&2 = (300 m3 + 227 m3)/ (423 m3 + 227 m3) =
0.86 * 100 = 86%
12.3.21. Grade Percent - Coast Only
Grade each log by using the coast log grade algorithms (see Appendix 9). Divide the total net
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volume for each grade by the total net volume to give a percent for that grade.
If the sum of the reported grade percents is not exactly 100% (due to rounding), then add or subtract
from the grade with the highest percent to make the total 100%. If there is a tie for the largest grade
percent, then adjust the grade letter that is first alphabetically from B to Y.
Timber Type
%Gi,g = VT
VT
i
g,i* 100
Report to nearest whole number.
Example 12.12
If D=33%, E=33% and F=33% - Adjust grade D to 34%
12.3.22. Block Slope – Coast Only
Using the Block Method (as per Section 13.2.17) report the following statistics: Minimum slope %,
Maximum slope %, Coefficient of Variation, Standard Error of the Mean and the Sampling Error at
the 95% level of probability for coast compilations, by block, in the Block Summaries. Use both
measure and count plot slopes in the calculations.
No slope statistics need to be generated for a block if there are less than 2 cruise plots in the block.
Minimum slope %, Maximum slope %:
Example 12.13
Block X has 4 plots. Slope%:
Plot 1 = 10%
Plot 2 = 20%
Plot 3 = 30%
Plot 4 = 40%
Minimum slope % = 10% Maximum slope % = 40%
Coefficient of Variation:
SDsp =
1cm
cmcm
1p
SPSPcm
1pj,p
2
2j,p
−+
+
+
=
−+
=
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CVsp = SP
SDSP* 100%
Where:
SDsp = Standard Deviation for slope from measure and count plots.
CVsp = Coefficient of Variation of slope for all plots.
Standard Error of the Mean for Slope:
SEMsp = n
SDsp
Where:
SEMsp = Standard Error of the Mean for Slope.
n = Number of plots sampled.
Sampling Error at the 95% level of probability for Slope:
95% CIsp = SP SEMsp% * 1−+cmt
Where:
SEMsp% = 100*SP
SEM sp
95% CIsp = Error at the 95% level of probability for Slope.
1−+cmt =
Value from Appendix 11 with m + c – 1 degrees of freedom.
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12.4. Lumber Information – Interior Only
The lumber information is also contained in Chapter 11 – Volume and Lumber Recovery Reports.
12.4.1. Percent Net Merch - Stud Logs
A stud log has a top diameter less than 20.0 cm. Calculate the total net merchantable stud log
volume for the reporting levels the same way as for the total net merchantable volume. Divide the
Stud log volume by the total net merchantable volume. Report the percent stud log for Fir, Balsam,
Spruce, Lodgepole Pine and Larch only.
Timber Type
%STI = VT
VST
i
i* 100
Report to nearest whole number.
12.4.2. Percent Net Merch - Small Logs
A small log has a top diameter less than 30.0 cm. Calculate the percent net merchantable small logs
using the same method as for the stud logs but include all species.
Report to nearest whole number.
12.4.3. Percent Net Merch - Large Logs
A large log has a top diameter greater than 29.9 cm. Calculate the percent net merchantable large
logs using the same method as for the stud logs but include all species.
Report to nearest whole number.
12.4.4. Average LRF - All Logs (bd ft/m3)
See Chapter 11 for more information on LRF and FBM.
Timber Type
FBMI = =
iNL
111FBM
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LRFI = VT
FBM
i
i
Lodgepole Pine (Pl):
Pl is divided into several categories; green stems, green beetle attack, red beetle attack, grey beetle
attack and dead potential stems. Green stems are described as living stems with no Mountain Pine
Beetle (MPB) damage codes associated with them. Green attack stems are those that are marked
with insect code 1, red attack stems are those marked with insect code 2 and grey attack stems are
those marked with insect code 3. Dead potential stems are dead potential trees with no MPB insect
damage codes.
Cruise LRFs will be calculated separately for each category. Pl reduction factors will be then applied
to Cruise LRFs calculated for the green beetle attack, red beetle attack, grey beetle attack and dead
potential categories. See Section 11.5.1.
Lodgepole Pine average LRF will be reported as the weighted average, by net volume, of these
categories.
Calculate the average Lodgeploe Pine LRF by weighting the individual category LRFs by net
volume.
iPlLRF ,=
=
iPlG
G iG
iGiGPl
V
VLRF,
1 ,
,,, *
Example 12.14
There are 3 categories of Pl in a CP: green, red attack and grey attack.
Category Net
Volume Foot Board
Measure LRF
MPB
Reduction
MPB LRF
Green 361 70469 195 0 195
Red Attack 377 71716 190 33 157
Grey Attack 362 70677 195 83 112
Weight the LRFs in each category by net volume to get Pl species LRF.
iPlLRF , =
362377361
112362157377195361
++
++
= 155
Report to nearest whole number.
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12.5. Statistical Summary
The statistical summary is reported at the Type, Block and Cutting Permit levels.
For the Type and Block levels, only the all-Species statistics need to be reported. For the Cutting
Permit summary, the individual Species as well as the all-Species statistics are reported.
The Type and Cutting Permit calculations are shown in Section 8.4 except for the Cutting Permit
number of plots per hectare (See 12.4.4) and Cutting Permit number of trees per plot (See 12.4.5).
The rest of this section deals only with Block level reporting.
12.5.1. Number of Measured Plots Used
Average line method:
# measure plots = =
I j
1iim
12.5.2. Type of Plots
Report either 'Fixed' or 'Prism'. If both fixed area and prism plots are used in the Block, report
'Mixed'.
12.5.3. Number of Measured Potential Trees
A tree tallied in a border plot will count as two trees. Do not apply a reduction or a double sampling
ratio.
Average Line Method:
Report the total number of potential trees (exclude tree class 4 and 6) tallied in the Types that
occur in the Block.
Report to nearest whole number.
12.5.4. Number of Plots per Hectare - Cutting Permit Only
Divide the total number of plots, including count plots, by the area of the Cutting Permit.
Report to 1 decimal place.
12.5.5. Number of Trees per Plot - Cutting Permit and Timber Type Only
Divide the total number of trees tallied (all commercial Species combined), excluding tree class 4
and 6 by the number of plots in the Cutting Permit. Include count plots in the average.
When a cruised tree meets the minimum DBH utilization level but does not produce a 3 m log
according to the taper equation then that tree will be used in the trees per plot equation. These trees
will be converted to Tree Class 6 for other purposes.
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Report to 1 decimal place.
Example 12.15
There were 84 trees tallied in 12 count and measure plots. One of the trees in a measure plot was
a tree class 4. Six of the tallied trees were in a border plot. Six of the tallied trees were in a half
plot. Therefore the number of trees per plot is:
(84 + (6 + 6) – 1) / 12 = 7.9
12.5.6. Confidence Interval for Volume
The Block 95 Percent Confidence interval expresses the Standard Error of the Mean (SEM) as a
percentage of the volume per hectare. Calculate the Block SEM by weighting the Type SEMs based
on the proportional area of the Type within the Block. Refer to Section 8.4.2 for an explanation of
the Type SEM.
ri,j =
=
I j
1ii
i
A
A
Average Line method:
Weight the Type SEMs based on plots from the Type.
12.5.7. Degrees of Freedom for t-value:
The number of degrees of freedom associated with the t-value is calculated as: Average Line
method:
Total number of measured plots in all of the types occurring in the block minus the number of
types in the block.
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12.6. Volume Summary - Sample Listings
Report 009A - Timber Type summary - required.
Figure 12-1 Type Volume Summary - Sample Listing (Partial)
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Report 009B - Block summary - required.
Figure 12-2 Block Volume Summary - Sample Listing (Partial)
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Report 009C - Cutting Permit summary - required.
Figure 12-3 Cutting Permit Volume Summary - Sample Listing (Partial).
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13. Harvesting Method Summary - Overview
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The Harvest Method summary reports summarize volume and grade data at the Harvest Method and
All Method levels.
Approved Harvest Methods:
CC - Cable Clear Cut
CS - Cable Selective Cut
HC - Helicopter Clear Cut
HS - Helicopter Selective Cut (Interior)
HL - Helicopter Land Drop (Clear Cut)
SL - Helicopter Selection Land Drop (Does not include Single
Standing Stem Selection)
FL - Helicopter Single Standing Stem
Selection Land Drop
HW - Helicopter Water Drop (Clear Cut)
SW - Helicopter Selection Water Drop (Does not include Single
Standing Stem Selection)
FW - Helicopter Single Standing Stem
Selection Water Drop
LC - Skyline Clear Cut
LS - Skyline Selective Cut
HO - Horse
SC - Ground System Clear Cut
SS - Ground System Selective Cut
SP - Specified Operation
The All Method Summary always uses the Average Line method of calculation similar to the
Cutting Permit.
The parameters are reported by species, coniferous and all species total, except LRF values which
need to be reported at the species level only. Cottonwood, Alder, Maple, Birch and Aspen are
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deciduous species and would not be included in the coniferous total.
There are no additional damage reports for the Harvest Method Summaries. Instead there are
specific damage parameters included in the reports. Trees with multiple damage codes contribute to
the net volume percent for all applicable damage parameters. See Sections 13.2.12 through 13.2.15.
Net volume deducted from a tree because of damage, to be used in calculating species net volume,
will be calculated using the most severe damage type, as outlined in Section 4.2.
CSV All Treatment Unit Summaries (Pre and post–harvest) – Each Harvesting Method Summary
will be exported from the cruise compilation program in comma-separated value (CSV) formats. See
the required format for the summaries and the file descriptions at the following web link:
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/forestry/competitive-forest-industry/timber-
pricing/timber-cruising
List of Reports
(015A) - Harvesting Method and All Method
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13.1. Header Information
Include the following header information on Harvesting Method reports.
1. License from card type A.
2. Cutting Permit from card type A.
3. Number of Harvesting Methods.
4. Harvesting Method name, for the Harvesting Method reports only.
5. Cruiser name or agency from card type A.
6. Forest Inventory Zone from card type A.
7. Unit number and block from card type A.
8. Total merchantable area from card type A.
9. Number of count and measure plots.
10. Message indicating whether compilation is for appraisals or not.
11. Method of calculation (Average Line or Block).
12. Merchantability requirements from card type B for each species on the report.
13. Special compilation messages for:
a. Reduction compilation.
b. Stump cruise compilation.
c. Tree class combination - useless volumes are included or excluded, from column 15
of card type B (0 or blank - snags excluded, 1 - snags included).
d. Selective cut indicator - which trees to compile depends on column 12 of card type B
(blank - include all trees, 'C' - include cut-indicated and non-indicated trees, 'L' -
include leave-indicated trees).
e. Double sampling, if count plots are used.
14. Compiler program name and version.
15. Compile date and time.
16. Page number.
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13.2. Detail Information Variable Definitions
The variables used throughout the Chapter are defined below.
%Bam = Percent Blowdown damage for Cutting Permit
%Bh = Percent Blowdown damage for Harvest Method h
%DGh = Decay percent – gross for Harvest Method h
%Dl = Decay percent for log l
%Fh = Percent Fire damage for Harvest Method h
%FHh = Percent Heavy Fire damage for Harvest Method h
%Gam,g = Percent of grade g for Cutting Permit
%Gh,g = Percent of grade g for Harvest Method h
%SGam = Percent second growth for the Cutting Permit
%SLam = Slope percent in Cutting Permit
%SLh = Slope percent in Harvest method h
%SLi = Slope percent in Type i
%SLi,h = Slope percent in Type i within Harvest Method h
%SLp,i = Slope percent in Plot p within Type i
%STam = Percent stud log – net for Cutting Permit
%STh = Percent stud log – net for Harvest Method h
%TCh = Total cull percent – gross in Harvest Method h
%Uh = Percent useless trees in Harvest Method h
%Wh = Waste percent – net for Harvest Method h
Aam = Area of Cutting Permit
Ah = Area of Harvesting Method h
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Ai = Area of Type i
Ai,h = Area of Harvest Method h within Type i
Bh = Total net volume of blowdown damage in Harvest Method h
Bi Total net volume of blowdown damage in Timber Type i
BAFt = Basal area factor for tree t (prism plots only)
BTh = Total breakage volume for Harvest Method h
DBHt = Diameter 1.3 m above ground for tree t
DMPc = Midpoint of Top Diameter Class c
DTh = Total decay volume in Harvest Method h
FBMam = Lumber recovery in Cutting Permit
FBMl = Lumber recovery for log l, in Foot Board measures
FBMs,h = Total lumber recovery for small logs in Harvest Method h
Fh = Total Fire net volume for Harvest Method h
FHh = Total Heavy Fire net volume for Harvest Method h
I = Number of Types in Cutting Permit
Ih = Number of Types in Harvesting Method h
LRFam = Lumber recovery factor for Cutting Permit
LRFsp,c = Lumber recover factor for Species s and Top Diameter Class c
LRFs,h = Lumber recovery factor for small logs in Harvest Method h
mci = Number of measure and count plots in Type i
mi = Number of measure plots in Type i
mi,h = Number of measure plots in Type i within Harvest Method h
NLam = Number of logs in Cutting Permit
NLh = Number of logs in Harvest Method h
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NLi,h = Number of logs in Harvest Method h within Type i
NLp = Number of logs per hectare for Plot p
NLs,h = Number of small logs in Harvest Method h
NLt = Number of logs in tree t including small log if greater than 2.5 m
np = Number of trees in plot p
NVLam = Net merchantable volume per log for the Cutting Permit
NVLi Net merchantable volume per log for Timber Type i
NVLh = Net merchantable volume per log for Harvest Method h
plotsize = Area of a fixed area plot in hectares, to the nearest hundredth
SGam = Total second growth net volume for the Cutting Permit
Sh = Stems per hectare for Harvest Method h
SNh = Number of snags in Harvest Method h
VBp,i,h = Net merch Blowdown volume per hectare from Plot p within Type i
within Harvest Method h
VBp,i = Net merch Blowdown volume per hectare from Plot p within Type i
VGp,i = Gross volume per hectare estimate for Plot p in Type i
VGp,i,h = Gross volume per hectare estimate for Plot p in Type i within
Harvest Method h
VGTam = Total gross volume in Cutting Permit
VGTi = Total gross volume in Timber Type i
VGT,h = Total gross volume in Harvest Method h
Vh = Net merchantable volume per hectare in Harvest Method h
Vl = Net merchantable volume of log l
Vp,i = Net merchantable volume per hectare from Plot p within Type i
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Vp,i,h = Net merchantable volume per hectare from Plot p within Type i
within Harvest Method h
VSTam = Total stud log volume for Cutting Permit
VSTh = Total stud log volume for Harvest Method h
VTam = Total net volume in the Cutting Permit
VTam,g = Total grade g volume for Cutting Permit
VTh = Total net volume in Harvest Method h
VTh,g = Total grade g volume for Harvest Method h
VTi,h = Total net volume in Type i within Harvest Method h
VTt,h = Net merchantable volume per tree for Harvest Method h
WTh = Total waste volume in Harvest Method h
13.2.1. Gross Merchantable Volume
The gross merchantable volume is calculated as the volume per hectare multiplied by the number of
hectares for each reporting level.
Harvest Method
Average Line method:
Calculate the gross volume per hectare within the Types that contain the Harvest Method using
all of the plots within these Types.
Sum the Plot per hectare estimates in a Type. Divide by the number of plots in the Type.
Multiple by the area of the Type. Multiply by the ratio of the Type within the Harvest Method.
VGTh =
=
i
h,i
ii
mi
1pi,p
A
AA
m
VG
Report to nearest whole number.
Example 13.1
Type 1 is 5.0 Ha
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Type 2 is 7.5 Ha
Harvest Method SC is 7.5 Ha, 2.5 Ha of Type 1 and 5.0 Ha of Type 2.
Plot Type Volume/ha estimate Harvest Method
1 1 148.12 SS
2 1 131.83 SC
3 1 107.37 SC
4 2 108.73 SC
5 2 122.17 SS
6 2 152.16 SC
Harvest Method SC:
Calculate the gross volumes within a Type that contains the Harvest Method using only the plots
within the Harvest Method. Use the Harvest Method double sampling ratio for the plot
estimates, if needed.
Sum the Plot per hectare estimates from the Plots in the Type containing the Harvest Method.
Divide by the number of plots in the Type within the Harvest Method. Multiple by the area of
the Type. Multiply by the ratio of the Type within the Harvest Method.
VGTh =
+++
++
ha
haha
hamhamham
ha
haha
hamhamham
5.7
0.55.7
3
/316.152/317.122/373.108
0.5
5.20.5
3
/337.107/383.131/312.148
= 961 m3
All Method
The All Method calculations always use the Average Line method.
Sum the Type gross volumes within the Cutting Permit. See Section 12.3.2.
VGTam = =
I
1iiVGT
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Report to nearest whole number.
Old Growth and Second Growth Reports
This report is obsolete.
13.2.2. Net Merchantable Volume
The total net merchantable volume is calculated the same way as the gross volume only the loss
factors have been applied (see Section 3.2.1 Step # 3). See Appendix 5 of the Cruising Manual and
the Metric Diameter Class Decay, Waste and Breakage Factors 1976 tables.
Each tree volume is reduced by the applicable loss factors, which convert the gross volume per
hectare estimates into net volume per hectare estimates. Report the net merchantable volume for all
reporting levels.
Report to nearest whole number.
13.2.3. Net Merchantable Volume per Hectare
Divide the net merchantable volume by the area of the reporting level. Only the Harvest Method is
shown.
Harvest Method
Vh = h
h
A
VT
Report to 3 decimal places.
13.2.4. Net Merchantable Volume per Hectare - Live
Live trees include tree classes 1, 2, 5, and 8. Calculate the total net merchantable volume for live
trees and divide by the area for each reporting level.
Report to 3 decimal places.
13.2.5. Net Merchantable Volume per Hectare - Dead Potential
Dead potential trees include tree classes 3, 7, and 9. Calculate the total net merchantable volume for
dead potential trees and divide by the area for each reporting level.
Report to 3 decimal places.
13.2.6. Net Merchantable Volume per Tree
Divide the total net merchantable volume by the total number of stems. Refer to Section 12.3.10 for
an explanation of the number of stems per hectare calculation. Report the net merchantable volume
per tree for all reporting levels. Only the Harvest Method calculation is shown.
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Harvest Method
VTt,h = A*S
VT
hh
h
Report to 2 decimal places.
13.2.7. Net Merchantable Volume per Log
The 'net merchantable volume' for this parameter is the gross merchantable volume less decay and
waste. Do not subtract the breakage percent.
The number of merchantable logs in a tree includes the small log at the top of the tree if it is 2.5 m
or greater. If the last log is less than 2.5 m, then do not include it as an extra log, rather add it to the
second last log.
Plot estimates are calculated for the number of logs per hectare. Multiplying the number of logs per
hectare by the area of the reporting level will report the total number of logs in the unit.
Refer to example 12.9 for sample calculations for the net merchantable volume per log.
Number of trees per plot:
Prism plots:
NLp = NL*DBH
39545.12732*BAFt
np
1t2t
t=
Fixed area plots:
NLp = =
np
1t
t
plotsize
NL
Harvest Method
Average Line method:
Calculate the number of logs per hectare estimate for the Timber Types that have plots within
the Harvest Method using all of the plots in the Type. Divide by the number of full measure
plots in the Type. Multiply by the area of the Type. Multiple by the ratio of the Harvest Method
area within the Type to get the number of logs in the Type within the Harvest Method.
NLi,h =
=
i
h,i
ii
mi
1pp
A
AA
m
NL
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Sum the number of logs in the Types within the Harvest Method:
NLh = =
hI
1ih,iNL
The net merchantable volume per log for the Harvest Method is:
NVLh = h
hhh
NL
DTWTVGT −−
See Chapter 12 for a discussion on calculating waste and decay volumes.
Report to 2 decimal places.
All Method
Multiply the Harvest Method net merchantable volume per log, calculated by the Average Line
method, by the ratio of the Harvest Method area to the Cutting Permit area. Sum these values for
all of the Harvest Methods within the Cutting Permit.
NVLam =
=
I
1i am
ii
A
ANVL
Report to 2 decimal places.
Second Growth and old Growth
These reports are to be discontinued as of April 1, 2003 and so will not be illustrated here.
13.2.8. Percent Decay - Gross
Each tree is reduced by a decay percent as explained in Section 3.2.1 Step 4. The decay amount
would be the gross volume for the tree multiplied by the decay percent.
The percent decay – gross is calculated by dividing the total decay volume by the total gross
merchantable volume for each reporting level.
Harvest Method
%DGh = 100*VGT
DT
h
h
The method for determining the total decay volume is the same as for total gross volume.
Report to nearest whole number.
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13.2.9. Percent Waste (Billing) - Net
Each tree is reduced by a waste percent as explained in Section 3.2.1 Step 4. The waste volume
would be the gross volume for the tree multiplied by the waste percent.
The percent waste (billing) – net is calculated by dividing the total waste volume by the total net
merchantable volume for each reporting level.
Harvest Method
%Wh = 100*VT
WT
h
h
The method for determining the total waste volume is the same as for total gross volume.
Report to nearest whole number.
13.2.10. Percent Total Cull - Gross
The percent total cull – gross is the total of the 3 loss factors (decay, waste and breakage) divided by
the total gross merchantable volume. Report the percent total cull – gross for all reporting levels
Harvest Method
%TCh = 100*VGT
BTWTDT
h
hhh ++
The method for determining the total breakage volume at all reporting levels is the same as for
total gross merchantable volume.
Report to nearest whole number.
13.2.11. Percent Useless Trees
Useless trees include tree classes 4 and 6. Divide the number of snags by the total number of trees
for each reporting level. Refer to sections 12.3.10 and 12.3.11 for an explanation of the calculation
of stems and snags.
%Uh = SSN
SN
hh
h
+* 100
Report to the nearest whole number.
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Example 13.3
Timber Type
BAF Area (ha)
Tree #1
Tree #2
Tree #3
Tree #4
Tree #5
SPH - All
Total Stems in
Type
Useless %
1 18.000 1.0
Tree Class TC4 TC1 TC1 TC1 TC1
DBH(cm) 30.0 40.0 50.0 60.0 70.0
Stems/ha 255 143 92 64 47 601 601 * 1.0 =
601
255/601 =
42%
2 18.000 3.0
Tree Class TC1 TC1 TC1 TC1 TC1
DBH(cm) 80.0 90.0 100.0 110.0 120.0
Stems/ha 36 28 23 19 16 122 122 * 3.0 =
366 0/122 =
0%
All Method Summary 601 + 366
= 966
255/966 =
26%
13.2.12. Percent Blowdown Volume - Net
Trees with multiple damage codes contribute to the net volume percent for all applicable damage
parameters. Net volume deducted from a tree because of damage, to be used in calculating species
net volume, will be calculated using the most severe damage type, as outlined in Section 4.2.
Any tree with a blowdown code of E or G in column 63 of card type 2 will contribute to the percent
net merchantable blowdown total. Report the percent blowdown – net for each reporting level. See
Section 4.2.
Harvest Method
Average Line method:
Calculate the net volume of damage by: summing the net volume per hectare of stems having
damage from all plots within the Type within the Harvest Method. Divide by the total volume
per hectare from all plots within the Type within the Harvest Method. Multiply by the volume of
the Type within Harvest Method. Sum the damage volumes from all Types within the Harvest
Method.
Bh =
=
hI
1ih,i
i,p
i,pVT
V
VB
Divide the net volume of stems coded as having damage within the Harvest Method by the total
net volume of the Harvest Method. Multiply by 100.
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%Bh = VT
B
h
h* 100
Report to the nearest whole number.
Example 13.4
Blowdown volumes include all stems in plots 1, 3 and 5.
Plot Type Volume/ha estimate
(m2/ha) Blowdown Harvest Method
1 1 38.81 Yes SS
2 1 108.9 No SC
3 1 88.69 Yes SC
4 2 89.81 No SC
5 2 16.98 Yes SS
6 2 124.16 No SC
Average Line: Harvest Method Summary volumes provided
Total net volume in Type 1 within Harvest Method SC = 197 m3
Total net volume in Type 2 within Harvest Method SC = 385 m3
Total net volume in Harvest Method SC = 582 m3
Type 1:
Volume per hectare of stems with damage: 38.81 m3/ha + 88.69 m3/ha = 127.5 m3/ha
Total volume per hectare for all plots: 38.81 m3/ha + 108.9 m3/ha +
88.69 m3/ha
= 236.4 m3/ha
Ratio of damage net volume to total net volume: 127.5 m3/ha / 236.4
m3/ha
= 0.53934
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Multiply by the net volume of the Type within the Harvest Method:
0.53934 197 m3 = 106.25 m3
Type 2:
Volume per hectare of stems with damage: 16.98 m3/ha = 16.98 m3/ha
Total volume per hectare for all plots: 89.91 m3/ha + 16.98 m3/ha +
124.16 m3/ha
= 231.05 m3/ha
Ratio of damage net volume to total net volume: 16.98 m3/ha /230.95
m3/ha
= 0.07349
Multiply by the net volume of the Type within the Harvest Method:
0.07349 385 m3 = 28.29 m3
Sum the damage volume from all Types within the Harvest Method.
Bh = 106.25 m3 + 28.29 m3 = 134.54 m3
Divide the net volume of stems coded as having damage within the Harvest Method by the
total net volume of the Harvest Method. Multiply by 100.
%Bh = ( 134.54 m3 / 582 m3) 100 = 23 %
All Method
Sum the Blowdown net volume of all Types within the Cutting Permit and divide by the All
Method net volume. Multiply by 100.
%Bam = am
I
1ii
VT
B=
* 100
Report to the nearest whole number.
13.2.13. Percent Fire Damage Volume - Net
Trees with multiple damage codes contribute to the net volume percent for all applicable damage
parameters. Net volume deducted from a tree because of damage, to be used in calculating species
net volume, will be calculated using the most severe damage type, as outlined in Section 4.2.
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Any tree with a fire code of A, B or C in column 62 of card type 2 will contribute to the Percent Fire
Damage Volume – net (All Burn %). Report the percent Fire damage for each reporting level.
Divide the net volume of stems coded as having Fire damage within the Harvest Method by the total
net volume of the Harvest Method. Multiply by 100.
The net volume of stems coded as having Fire damage within the Harvest Method is calculated in
the same way as the net volume of stems coded as having Blowdown damage. See Example 13.4.
Harvest Method
%Fh = VT
F
h
h* 100
Report to the nearest whole number.
All Method
Calculate in the same manner as Blowdown damage.
Report to the nearest whole number.
13.2.14. Percent Heavy Fire Damage Volume – Net
Trees with multiple damage codes contribute to the net volume percent for all applicable damage
parameters. Net volume deducted from a tree because of damage, to be used in calculating species
net volume, will be calculated using the most severe damage type, as outlined in Section 4.2.
Any tree with a fire code of C in column 62 of card type 2 will contribute to the percent Heavy Fire
total. Report the parameter for each reporting level.
Divide the net volume of stems coded as having Heavy Fire damage within the Harvest Method by
the total net volume of the Harvest Method. Multiply by 100.
The net volume of stems coded as having Heavy Fire damage within the Harvest Method is
calculated in the same way as the net volume of stems coded as having Blowdown damage. See
Example 13.4.
Harvesting Method
%Fh = VT
F
h
h* 100
Report to the nearest whole number.
All Method
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Calculate in the same manner as Blowdown damage.
Report to the nearest whole number.
13.2.15. Percent Insect Damage Volume – Net
Trees with multiple damage codes contribute to the net volume percent for all applicable damage
parameters. Net volume deducted from a tree because of damage, to be used in calculating species
net volume, will be calculated using the most severe damage type, as outlined in Section 4.2.
Any tree with an insect code of 1-8, X or Y in column 61 of card type 2 will contribute to the
Percent Insect Damage Volume – net total. Report the parameter at all reporting levels.
Divide the net volume of stems coded as having Insect damage within the Harvest Method by the
total net volume of the Harvest Method. Multiply by 100.
The net volume of stems coded as having Insect damage within the Harvest Method is calculated in
the same way as the net volume of stems coded as having Blowdown damage. See Example 13.4.
Harvest Method
%Ih = VT
I
h
h* 100
Report to the nearest whole number.
All Method
Calculate in the same manner as Blowdown damage.
Report to the nearest whole number.
13.2.16. Percent Second Growth Volume – Net
Report the percent second growth volume – net for the All Method report coniferous species only.
Divide the second growth total net merchantable volume of the coniferous species by the total net
merchantable volume of the coniferous species. Multiply by 100.
The net merchantable second growth volume is calculated in the same way as the net volume of
stems coded as having Blowdown damage. See Example 13.3.
A tree will contribute to the second growth total net merchantable volume depending on the Age in
10s from card type 9 and the tree class:
If Age in 10s < 15, then tree classes 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 and 9 are second growth. If Age in 10s >= 15,
then tree classes 8 and 9 are second growth.
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Example 13.5
The Fir and Cedar are second growth based on their age in 10s and tree classes. The Hemlock is
Tree Class 5, which is not second growth.
Species Plot age in 10s Tree class Second growth
Fir 11 1 Yes
Cedar 15 8 Yes
Hemlock 13 5 No
All Method
%SGam = VT
SG
am
am* 100
Report to the nearest whole number.
13.2.17. Average Slope Percent
Report the average slope percent once only at each reporting level; i.e., there is no segregation of
species for this parameter.
The average slope must be calculated using the Block method unless there are no plots in the
Harvest Method, in which case the Average Line method must be used.
Include both count and measure plot slopes.
A blank slope field on Card type 9 is compiled as 0 percent.
Harvest Method
Calculate the Harvest Method percent slope by weighting the Type within Harvest Method value
based on the area of the Type within the Harvest Method using only the plots in the Type within
the Harvest Method.
When there are no plots in a Type within a Harvest Method assign the average slope for the
Type to that Harvest Method.
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%SLh = A
A*SL%
h
I h
1ih,ih,i
=
Report to the nearest whole number.
Example 13.6
Harvest Method SC is 7.5 Ha, 2.5 Ha of Type 1 and 5 Ha of Type 2.
Type Slope Harvest Method
1 50 SS
1 90 SC
1 80 SC
2 50 SC
2 70 SS
2 60 SC
Harvest Method SC slope:
Type 1:
%SLi,h = ( 90 + 80 ) / 2 = 85
Type 2:
%SLi,h = ( 50 + 60 ) / 2 = 55
Harvest Method SC:
%SLh = (( 85 2.5 ) + (55 5 )) / 7.5 = 65
Example 13.7
Harvest Method SS is 3.3 Ha, 0.3 Ha of Type 1 and 3.0 Ha of Type 2. Type 1 has no plots in the
Harvest Method, Type 2 has 3 plots.
Type Slope Harvest Method
1 29 SC
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Type Slope Harvest Method
1 27 SC
1 34 SC
1 21 SC
2 31 SS
2 63 SS
2 55 SS
Type 1 consists of 4 plots, none of which fall in the SS method. Area for this type in SS method
is 0.3 ha, thus Average Line for this segment is to be used:
Average Slope for type 1 is (29 + 27 + 34 + 21) / 4 = 27.75 (Average Line Method)
Average Slope for type 2 is (31 + 63 + 55) / 3 = 49.67 (Block Method)
Harvest Method slope:
(27.75 x 0.3 ha) + (49.67 x 3 ha) / 3.3ha
8.32 + 149.01 = 157.33 / 33 = 47.67
Report 48
Example 13.8
Assume there will be 0.5 ha HO method, in type 2. Type 2 consists of 3 plots, none of which fall
in the HO method. Average Line for this method is to be used.
Type Slope Harvest Method
2 31 SS
2 63 SS
2 55 SS
Average Slope for type 2 is (31 + 63 + 55) / 3 = 49.67 (Average Line Method)
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Report 50% for the 0.5 ha HO method.
All Method
Calculate the Type average slope.
%SLI = mc
SL%
i
mc i
1pi,p
=
Calculate the average slope percent for the All Method Summary by weighting the Type values
based on area of the Type within the Cutting permit.
%SLam =
=
I
1i am
ii
A
ASL%
Report to the nearest whole number.
13.2.18. Algorithm Grade Percent - Coast
Grade each log using the coast log grade algorithm (see Appendix 9). Divide the total net volume for
each grade by species by the total net volume by species to give a percent for that grade.
If the sum of the reported grade percents is not exactly 100% (due to rounding), then add or subtract
from the grade with the highest percent so that the total is 100%. Do this for the species as well as
for the Total and Coniferous columns. If there is a tie for the largest grade percent, then adjust the
grade letter that is first alphabetically from B to Y.
Example 13.9
If D=33%, E=33% and F=33% - Adjust grade D to 34%
Harvest Method
%Gh,g = VT
VT
h
g,h* 100
Report to nearest whole number.
All Method
%Gam,g = VT
VT
am
g,am* 100
Report to nearest whole number.
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13.3. Lumber Information - Interior Only
13.3.1. Percent Stud Log Volume - Net
A stud log has a top diameter less than 20.0 cm. Calculate the total merchantable stud log volume
for the reporting levels the same way as for the total merchantable volume. Divide the Stud log
volume by the total net volume of the reporting level. Calculate the percent stud log for Fir, Balsam,
Spruce, Lodgepole Pine and Larch species only.
Harvest Method
%STh = VT
VST
h
h* 100
Report to nearest whole number.
All Method
Sum the stud log net volumes from the Types within the Cutting Permit. Divide by the total net
volume of the Cutting Permit. Multiply by 100.
%STam = VT
VST
am
am* 100
Report to nearest whole number.
13.3.2. Percent Net Merch – Small Logs
A small log has a top diameter less than 30.0 cm. Calculate the percent net merchantable small logs
using the same method as for the stud logs but include all species.
Report to nearest whole number.
13.3.3. Percent Net Merch – Large Logs
A large log has a top diameter greater than 29.9 cm. Calculate the percent net merchantable large
logs using the same method as for the stud logs, but include all species.
Report to nearest whole number.
13.3.4. Average LRF – All Logs
See Chapter 11 for more information on LRF and FBM.
Report to nearest whole number.
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14. Appraisal Summaries
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The Appraisal Summary Reports combine appraisal information from the Volume summaries
(Chapter 12) and the Harvesting Method summaries (Chapter 13). There are separate reports for
Coast and Interior compilations.
Produce the Appraisal Summary Report even if the compilation does not meet appraisal standards.
When appropriate, these messages will be reported on all Appraisal Summary Reports: For
Appraisal Purposes, Not for Appraisal Purposes, Sale is in the wet belt, Sale is in the dry belt, 100%
Cruise, Stump Cruise.
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14.1. Appraisal Summary – Coast
14.1.1. Header information
Include the following header information for the Coast Appraisal Summary Report.
1. License from card type A.
2. Cutting Permit from card type A.
3. Locality description from card type A.
4. Cruiser or agency from card type A.
5. Forest Inventory Zone and Unit (long name) from card type A.
6. Number of Blocks from card type A.
7. Total merchantable area from card type A.
8. Second growth percent* from the All Method report.
9. Second growth net volume (m3) for the cutting authority.
* The second growth percent and net volume reported is for coniferous species only.
14.1.2. Detail Information
Report the following detail information for the Coast Appraisal Summary Report.
14.1.2.1. Species Grade Percent Table
Each row of the table would report the algorithm grade percent for a particular species from the All
Method report (see Chapter 13). The reported species are:
1. Alder.
2. Balsam.
3. Cedar.
4. Cottonwood.
5. Cypress.
6. Fir.
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7. Hemlock.
8. Lodgepole Pine.
9. Spruce.
10. White Pine (Albicaulis Pine).
11. Maple.
12. Birch.
13. Total.
The following information will be reported for each species:
1. Each grade percent.
2. The total net merchantable volume for each species and total from the All Method Report
(see Chapter 13). Report the whole number.
3. Net Volume per Hectare and Net Volume – All (tree classes 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9): Report the net
merchantable volume for each species and total from the All Method Summary. Report the
number to 3 decimal places.
4. Net Volume per Hectare and Net Volume – Live (tree classes 1, 2, 5, 8): Report the net
merchantable volume for each species and total from the All Method Summary. Report the
number to 3 decimal places.
5. Net Volume per Hectare and Net Volume – Dead Potential (tree classes 3, 7, 9): Report the
net merchantable volume for each species and total from the All Method Summary. Report
the number to 3 decimal places.
14.1.2.2. Harvesting Method Parameter Table
Report each of these parameters for each Harvesting Method. The source of the data is the
individual Harvesting Method report described in Chapter 13. Use the same number of significant
digits that are used for the Harvesting Method Report parameters.
Net volume Report the total net merchantable volume from the Harvesting
Method Summary.
Net Volume per 10 m
Log
Use a 10 m log for coast appraisal cruises.
Net Merchantable
Volume per Hectare
Report the total net merchantable volume per hectare from the
Harvesting Method summary.
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Partial Cut Percent Divide the post-reduction net merchantable volume by the pre-
reduction net merchantable volume and multiply by 100.
Report this parameter for reduction compilations only.
Report to nearest whole number.
Example 14.1
For Harvesting Method 'SS', the pre-reduction net merchantable volume is 2367 m3. The post-
reduction net merchantable volume is 1696 m3.
The partial cut percent is 100 * (1696 / 2367) = 72 percent
Average Slope Percent Report the average slope percent from the Harvesting
Method Report.
Down Tree Percent Report the percent blowdown volume - net from the
Harvesting Method Report.
Heavy Fire Percent Report the percent heavy fire volume - net from the
Harvesting Method Report.
14.1.2.3. Cutting Permit Parameters
Report each of the following parameters from the Cutting Permit volume summary report (see
Chapter 12).
95 Percent Confidence
Interval
Report the 95 percent confidence interval from the Cutting
Permit statistical summary. Always report pre-reduction values.
Trees per Plot Report the average number of trees per plot (excluding tree
class 4 and 6) from the Cutting Permit Statistical Summary.
Percent Immature by
Block
Report the percent immature parameter from the Block Volume
Summaries.
Plots per Hectare Report the plots per hectare (including count plots) from the
Cutting Permit Statistical Summary.
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14.1.2.4. All Method Parameters
Net volume per tree Report net volume per tree from the All Method Summary.
Net volume per
hectare
Report the Net volume per hectare from the All Method
Summary.
NHSVPH Report the coniferous, non-helicopter partial cut, net
volume/hectare. Heli single standing stem is a partial cut
harvest method.
Conventional Slope Report total weighted non-helicopter Harvest Method Slope.
Example 14.2
NHSVPH:
Harvest Method
Total Net Coniferous Volume (m3)
Area (ha.)
CC 10,000 20
CS 5,000 20
HL 2,500 15
SL 500 10
FL 50 10
HW 2,500 15
SW 500 10
FW 50 10
Sum the cutting permit’s non-helicopter partial cut Harvest Method’s coniferous volumes.
10,000 + 5,000 + 2,500 + 2,500 = 20,000 m3
Sum the cutting permit’s non-helicopter partial cut Harvest Method’s areas.
20 + 20 + 15 + 15 = 70 ha.
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Divide the sum of the volumes by the sum of the areas.
20,000 / 70 = 285.71 m3/ha.
Report to 2 decimal places.
Example 14.3
Conventional Slope:
Cable Twenty-five hectares, average slope = 40 percent.
Ground Skidding Twenty-five hectares, average slope = 20 percent.
Helicopter Fifty hectares, average slope = 80 percent.
= (25* 40 + 25* 20)/(25 + 25) = 30 %.
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14.2. Coast Appraisal Summary - Sample Listing
Figure 14-1 Coast Appraisal Summary - Sample Listing.
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14.3. Appraisal Summary – Interior
14.3.1. Header Information
Include the following header information for the Interior Appraisal Summary Report.
1. License from card type A.
2. Cutting Permit from card type A.
3. Locality description from card type A.
4. Cruiser or agency from card type A.
5. Forest Inventory Zone and Unit (long name) from card type A.
6. Number of Blocks from card type A.
7. Total merchantable area from card type A.
8. Horse Logging net volume*.
9. Helicopter clear cut net volume*.
10. Helicopter partial cut net volume*.
* The total net merchantable volume from the individual Harvesting Method Reports.
14.3.2. Detail Information
Report the following detail information for the Interior Appraisal Summary Report.
14.3.2.1. Species Parameter Table
Report each of the following parameters from the All Method summary for the following Species:
1. Balsam.
2. Cedar.
3. Fir.
4. Hemlock.
5. Larch.
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6. Lodgepole Pine.
7. Spruce.
8. Yellow Pine (Ponderosa Pine).
9. White Pine.
10. Whitebark Pine.
11. Conifer - combine all coniferous Species in the compilation.
12. Total.
Net Volume per Hectare and
Net Volume - All (tree
classes 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9):
Report the net merchantable volume for each species,
conifer and total from the All Method Summary. Report
the number to 3 decimal places.
Net Volume per Hectare and
Net Volume - Live (tree
classes 1, 2, 5, 8):
Report the net merchantable volume for each species,
conifer and total from the All Method Summary. Report
the number to 3 decimal places.
Net Volume per Hectare and
Net Volume - Dead Potential
(tree classes 3, 7, 9):
Report the net merchantable volume for each species,
conifer and total from the All Method Summary. Report
the number to 3 decimal places.
Percent Decay Report the percent decay - net from the All Method
Summary.
Stud Log Percent Report the percent stud log volume - net from the All
Method Summary.
LRF Report the Average LRF from the All Method Summary.
Burn Percent Report the percent fire damage volume - net from the All
Method Summary.
14.3.2.2. Harvesting Method Parameter Table
Report each of the following parameters from the Harvesting Method summaries as described in
Chapter 13. Use the same number of significant digits for each parameter.
Net volume Report the total net merchantable volume from the Harvesting
Method Summary.
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Average Slope Percent Report the average slope percent from the Harvesting Method
Summary.
Net Volume per Tree Report the net merchantable volume per tree from the
Harvesting Method Summary.
Net Volume per
hectare
Report the net merchantable volume per hectare from the
Harvesting Method Summary.
Stand Defect Percent Report the percent total cull from the Harvesting Method
Summary.
Partial Cut Percent Divide the post-reduction net merchantable volume by the pre-
reduction net merchantable volume and multiply by 100.
Report this parameter for reduction compilations only.
Report to nearest whole number.
All Fire Percent Report the percent fire volume - net from the Harvesting
Method Report.
Heavy Fire Percent Report the percent heavy fire volume - net from the Harvesting
Method Report.
Down Tree Percent Report the percent blowdown volume - net from the Harvesting
Method Report.
Dead Useless Percent Report the percent dead useless trees from the Harvesting
Method Report.
Lodgepole Pine
volume for
Highlead/Grapple
Harvest Methods
Lodgepole Pine volume for Highlead/Grapple Harvest Methods.
This attribute is obsolete.
14.3.2.3. All Method Parameter Table
Report each of the following parameters from the All Method summaries as described in Chapter 13.
Net volume per tree Report net volume per tree from the All Method Summary.
Net volume per hectare Report the Net volume per hectare from the All Method
Summary.
Slope Report the slope from the All Method Summary.
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14.3.2.4. Insect Damage Table
Report the following attributes in a tabular format below the Lodgepole Pine Harvesting Method
attributes on the Interior Appraisal Summary Page:
Cutting Permit PL green
attack net merchantable
volume (m3)
This is the Pl insect code 1 (green attack) net merchantable
volume reported in the “Cutting Permit Damage Summary
(Insect) - All Treatment Unit” report.
Cutting Permit PL red
attack net merchantable
volume (m3)
This is the Pl insect code 2 (red attack) net merchantable
volume reported in the “Cutting Permit Damage Summary
(Insect) - All Treatment Unit” report.
Cutting Permit PL grey
attack net merchantable
volume (m3)
This is the Pl insect code 3 (grey attack) net merchantable
volume reported in the “Cutting Permit Damage Summary
(Insect) - All Treatment Unit” report.
All other species insect
attack net merchantable
volumes
This is the sum of the non-Pl insect codes 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8,
X, Y beetle and defoliator net merchantable volume
reported in the “Cutting Permit Damage Summary (Insect) -
All Treatment Unit” reports.
Do not include the “Normal” category in the sum of the net
merchantable volume.
Refer to Figure 14.4 for the format of the new Interior Appraisal Summary page.
14.3.2.5. Lodgepole Pine Insect Damage by Block
Report the following attributes in a tabular format beside the Insect Damage Table on the Interior
Appraisal Summary Page:
Report the lodgepole pine (Pl) net volume percent in each block that is red and grey attack. Divide
the Pl red and grey attack net volume in each block by the total coniferous volume in each block and
multiply by 100. The volume is expressed as percent (%) to one decimal place.
14.3.2.6. Statistics
Report each of the following parameters from the interior cutting permit summary report (see
Chapter 12).
• 95 Percent Confidence Interval for net volume from the Cutting Permit statistical summary.
If there is a percent reduction applied to the compilation, report “See pre-reduction
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compilation for statistics”.
• Average number of trees per plot (excluding tree class 4 and 6) from the Cutting Permit
Statistical Summary. Tally trees that meet or exceed the minimum DBH appraisal
standards, but do not contain a minimum length log are included in the average # trees/plot
calculation.
• Plots per hectare (including count plots) from the Cutting Permit Statistical Summary.
Report the oldest cruise date (yy/mm) from the cruise tally cards.
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14.4. Interior Appraisal Summary – Sample Listing
Figure 14-2 Interior Appraisal Summary – Sample Listing.
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15. Appendices
15.1. Appendix 1 Species Groupings .................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
15.2. Appendix 2 Allowable Species By Forest Inventory Zone ....... Error! Bookmark not
defined.
15.3. Appendix 3 Allowable Pathological Remarks By Forest Inventory Zone ......... Error!
Bookmark not defined.
15.3.1. Coast Immature .............................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
15.3.2. Coast Mature .................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
15.3.3. Interior Immature ........................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
15.3.4. Interior Mature ............................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
15.4. Appendix 4 Maximum Height by Forest Inventory ZoneError! Bookmark not defined.
15.5. Appendix 5 Maximum Age by Forest Inventory ZoneError! Bookmark not defined.
15.6. Appendix 6 Regions and District Numbers ................ Error! Bookmark not defined.
15.7. Appendix 7 Cruise Lumber Recovery Factors ........... Error! Bookmark not defined.
15.8. Appendix 8 Removed ................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
15.9. Appendix 9 Coast Log Grade Algorithms .................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
15.9.1. Douglas Fir, Pine and Larch ........................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
15.9.2. Douglas Fir, Pine and Larch ........................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
15.9.3. Western Red Cedar ......................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
15.9.4. Western Red Cedar ......................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
15.9.5. Hemlock and Balsam ...................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
15.9.6. Hemlock and Balsam ...................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
15.9.7. Spruce Error! Bookmark not defined.
15.9.8. Spruce Error! Bookmark not defined.
15.9.9. Cypress Error! Bookmark not defined.
15.9.10. Cypress ........................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.
15.9.11. Percentages within Spruce Grades .............. Error! Bookmark not defined.
15.9.12. Percentages within Cedar Grades ............... Error! Bookmark not defined.
15.9.13. Deciduous.................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
15.10. Appendix 10 Interior LRF Algorithms ....................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
15.10.1. Interior Hemlock ......................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
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15.10.2. Dead Potential White Pine .......................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
15.10.3. Allocation of Path in Thirds ........................ Error! Bookmark not defined.
15.11. Appendix 11 Student's "T" Table ............................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
15.12. Appendix 12 Wet and Dry Belt Douglas Fir BEC ZonesError! Bookmark not defined.
15.13. Appendix 13 Volume Calculation .............................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
15.13.1. Volume calculation ..................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
15.14. Appendix 14 Diameter Classes ................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
15.15. Appendix 15 Volume Constants ................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
15.16. Appendix 16 Rounding ............................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
15.17. Appendix 17 Mathematical Notation ......................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
15.18. Appendix 18 Interior Fir Quality Class Algorithm .... Error! Bookmark not defined.
15.19. Appendix 19 Valid Compilation Versions ................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
15.20. Appendix 20 CGNF Compilation for the Coast Forest Region . Error! Bookmark not
defined.
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15.1. Appendix 1 Species Groupings
Use the following species for stump diameter conversion (Chapter 6), Taper equation coefficients
(Chapter 7), and Harvesting Method Summaries (Chapter 13).
Species Reported Species Codes Used
Alder D, DR
Aspen AT
Balsam B, BA, BG, BL
Birch E, EP, EN
Red Cedar C, CW
Yellow Cedar Y, Yc
Douglas Fir F, FD
Hemlock H, HW, HM
Larch L, LL, LO, LT
Broadleaf Maple MB
Lodgepole Pine PL
White Pine PW
Albicaulis Pine PA
Yellow Pine PY
Cottonwood AC
Spruce S, SB, SE, SS, SW
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Use the following species groupings for all other summaries.
Species Reported Species Codes Used Species Reported Species Codes Used
Alder D, DR Larch L
Aspen AT - Tamarack LT
Balsam B - Western LO
- White Fir BA - Alpine LL
- Grand Fir BG Broadleaf Maple MB
- Mountain Fir BL White Pine PW
Birch E, EP, EN Lodgepole Pine PL
Red Cedar C, CW Albicaulis Pine PA
Yellow Cedar Y, YC Yellow Pine PY
Fir F, FD Cottonwood AC
Spruce S
- Sitka SS
Hemlock H - Englemann SE
- Western HW - White SW
- Mountain HM - Black SB
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15.2. Appendix 2 Allowable Species By Forest Inventory Zone
S P E C I E S
F
O
R
E
S
T
I
N
V
E
N
T
O
R
Y
Z
O
N
E
F C H B S Y Pw Pl Py L Ac D Mb E AT Pa
A X X X X X X X X C H X X X X X X
B X X X X X X X X C H X X X X X X
C X X X X X X X X X D X X X X X X
D X X X X X X X X X X X C C X X X
E X X X X X X X X X X X C C X X X
F X X X X X G X X X X X C C X X X
G X X X X X X X X X X X C C X X X
H X X X X X A X X D X X B A X X X
I X X X X X J H X G X X J A X X X
J I X X X X X H X G I X X A X X X
K I J X X X J H X G X X X A X X A
L I I K X X J H X G X X K A X X J
X -indicates that the species may be found in the Forest Inventory Zone
When a species is not normally found in a FIZ a letter other than an X will be present. This letter
represents the FIZ to use for calculating volume as well as Decay Waste and Breakage for the
species.
When a letter other than an X is present it will initiate a warning message in the cruise compilation
program.
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15.3. Appendix 3 Allowable Pathological Remarks By Forest Inventory Zone
15.3.1. Coast Immature
The following table is for immature trees in Forest Inventory Zones A, B & C.
Species Conk Blind Conk
Scars Fork & Crook
Frost Crack
Mistle Toe
Rotten Branch
Dead Top
Douglas Fir Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y
Cedar Y Y Y Y Y N N Y
Yellow Cedar Y N Y Y Y N Y Y
White Pine Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y
Yellow Pine Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y
Larch N N N N N N N N
Cottonwood Y N Y Y Y N Y Y
Alder Y N Y Y Y N Y Y
Maple Y N Y Y Y N Y Y
Birch Y N Y Y Y N Y Y
Aspen Y N Y Y Y N Y Y
White Bark Pine Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y
Hemlock Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Balsam Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Spruce Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Lodgepole Pine Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
"N" indicators will be included as warnings in the Edit Error Report.
The "N" indicated samples would be allowed to process to completion.
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15.3.2. Coast Mature
The following table is for mature trees in Forest Inventory Zones A, B and C.
Species Conk Blind Conk
Scars Fork & Crook
Frost Crack
Mistle Toe
Rotten Branch
Dead Top
Cedar Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y
Yellow Cedar Y N Y Y Y N Y Y
White Pine Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y
Yellow Pine Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y
Larch N N N N N N N N
Cottonwood Y N Y Y Y N Y Y
Alder Y N Y Y Y N Y Y
Maple Y N Y Y Y N Y Y
Birch Y N Y Y Y N Y Y
Aspen Y N Y Y Y N Y Y
White Bark Pine Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y
Douglas Fir Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Hemlock Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Balsam Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Spruce Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Lodgepole Pine Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
"N" indicators will be noted as warnings in the Edit Error report. The
"N" indicate.
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15.3.3. Interior Immature
The following table is for immature trees in Forest Inventory Zones D-L.
Species Conk Blind Conk
Scars Fork & Crook
Frost Crack
Mistle Toe
Rotten Branch
Dead Top
Douglas Fir Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y
Cedar Y Y Y Y Y N N Y
Hemlock Y Y Y Y Y N(1) Y Y
Yellow Cedar Y N Y Y Y N Y Y
White Pine Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y
Yellow Pine Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y
Cottonwood Y N Y Y Y N Y Y
Alder N N N N N N N N
Maple N N N N N N N N
Birch Y N Y Y Y N Y Y
Aspen Y N Y Y Y N Y Y
White Bark Pine Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y
Hemlock Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Balsam Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Spruce Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Lodgepole Pine Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Larch Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
1. Yes for FIZ J only.
"N" indicators will be noted as warnings in the Edit Error report. The
"N" indicated samples would be allowed to process to completion.
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15.3.4. Interior Mature
The following table is for mature trees in Forest Inventory Zones D-L.
Species Conk Blind Conk
Scars Fork & Crook
Frost Crack
Mistle Toe
Rotten Branch
Dead Top
Cedar Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y
Hemlock Y Y Y Y Y N(2) Y Y
Yellow Cedar Y N Y Y Y N Y Y
White Pine Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y
Yellow Pine Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y
Larch Y Y Y Y Y N(1) Y Y
Cottonwood Y N Y Y Y N Y Y
Alder N N N N N N N N
Maple N N N N N N N N
Birch Y N Y Y Y N Y Y
Aspen Y N Y Y Y N Y Y
White Bark Pine Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y
Douglas Fir Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Hemlock Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Balsam Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Spruce Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
Lodgepole Pine Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
1. Zones K and L only
2. Yes for FIZ J only.
"N" indicators will be noted as warnings in the Edit Error report. The
"N" indicated samples would be allowed to process to completion
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15.4. Appendix 4 Maximum Height by Forest Inventory Zone
F
O
R
E
S
T
I N
V
E
N
T
O
R
Y
Z
O
N
E
S P E C I E S
F C H B S Y Pw Pl Py L Ac D Mb E At Pa
A 81 81 81 78 81 60 72 42 42 45 72 45 36 36 42 33
B 90 81 81 78 81 60 72 42 42 45 72 45 36 36 36 33
C 81 81 81 78 90 60 72 42 42 54 72 45 36 36 36 33
D 60 54 54 51 60 42 53 42 42 54 54 45 36 42 42 33
E 72 60 60 57 57 42 60 42 48 60 54 45 36 42 42 33
F 72 60 60 57 57 42 60 42 48 60 54 45 36 42 42 33
G 72 60 60 57 57 42 60 42 48 60 54 45 36 42 42 33
H 60 54 54 54 54 60 42 42 42 45 54 45 36 42 33 33
I 60 54 54 54 54 54 42 42 48 45 54 33 36 42 42 33
J 60 54 54 54 60 54 42 42 48 45 60 33 36 42 42 33
K 60 54 54 54 60 54 42 42 48 54 60 33 36 42 42 33
L 60 54 54 45 54 54 42 42 48 36 54 33 36 42 42 33
Minimum height is 3 m.
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15.5. Appendix 5 Maximum Age by Forest Inventory Zone
S P E C I E S
F
O
R
E
S
T
I N
V
E
N
T
O
R
Y
Z
O
N
E
F C H B S Y Pw Pl Py L Ac D Mb E AT Pa
A 800 600 600 500 600 800 500 300 500 500 300 200 200 200 200 400
B 800 600 600 500 600 800 500 300 500 500 300 200 200 200 200 400
C 800 600 600 500 600 800 500 300 500 500 300 200 200 200 200 400
D 500 400 400 400 400 800 500 300 500 500 300 200 200 200 200 400
E 500 400 400 400 400 800 500 300 500 500 300 200 200 200 200 400
F 500 400 400 400 400 800 500 300 500 500 300 200 200 200 200 400
G 500 400 400 400 400 800 400 300 500 500 300 200 200 200 200 400
H 500 400 400 400 400 800 500 300 500 500 300 200 200 200 200 400
I 500 400 400 400 400 800 500 300 500 500 300 200 200 200 200 400
J 500 400 400 400 400 800 500 300 500 500 300 200 200 200 200 400
K 500 400 400 400 400 800 500 300 500 500 300 200 200 200 200 400
L 500 400 400 400 400 800 500 300 500 500 300 200 200 200 200 400
Minimum age is 40 years.
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15.6. Appendix 6 Regions and District Numbers
Area Natural
Resource Region
FTAS Code
Number Natural Resource District Number FTAS Code
CO
AS
T
South Coast RSC 1
Chilliwack 01 DCK
Sea to Sky (Squamish) 02 DSQ
Sunshine Coast 03 DSC
West Coast RWC 2
South Island 04 DSI
Campbell River 05 DCR
North Island/Central Coast 06 DNI
Haida Gwaii 07 DHG
SO
UT
H
Cariboo RCB 3
Quesnel 01 DQU
Cariboo Chilcotin (amalgamation) 02 DCC
100 Mile 03 DMH
Kootenay /
Boundary RKB 4
Selkirk (Arrow Boundary, Columbia, Kootenay
Lake) 04 DSE
Rocky Mountain 05 DRM
Thompson /
Okanagan RTO 5
Thompson Rivers (Kamloops & part of
Headwaters) 06 DKA
Cascades 07 DCS
Okanagan Shuswap 08 DOS
NO
RT
H
Omineca ROM 6
Prince George (+ part of Headwaters) 01 DPG
Stuart Nechako (Vanderhoof) 02 DVA
Stuart Nechako (Fort St James) 03 DJA
MacKenzie 04 DMK
Northeast RNO 7
Fort Nelson 05 DFN
Peace 06 DPC
Skeena RSK 8
Skeena Stikine 07 DSS
Nadina 08 DND
Coast Mountain (Kalum & N. Coast) 09 DKM
Re-organization has resulted in the amalgamation of several districts. District names not in brackets
replace names in brackets where applicable.
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15.7. Appendix 7 Cruise Lumber Recovery Factors
The following table lists the lumber recovery factors in board feet per cubic meter.
Figure 15-1 Lumber Recovery Factors
For additional information please see Interior LRF Algorithms – 15.10.1 Interior Hemlock
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All Balsam logs in trees with DWB summing 48% or over in the interior will have a LRF of zero.
See Appendix 10.2 for information concerning dead white pine LRF. See Appendix 10.1 for
information concerning hemlock LRF.
Figure 15-2 Lumber Recovery Factors
For additional information please see Interior LRF Algorithms – 15.10.2 Dead Potential White Pine
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15.8. Appendix 8 Removed
This Appendix has been removed.
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15.9. Appendix 9 Coast Log Grade Algorithms
Explanatory Notes for Coast Metric Standing Tree Log Grading Flowcharts
1. The flowcharts contain logic for restricting the grade of logs with spiral grain. Spiral grain
(cm.) = spiral grain code from cruise sheet * 3
2. The test for two or more other pathological indicators in hemlock and balsam is restricted to
the following indicators: frost crack, mistletoe, rotten branches, dead or broken top and scars
with open and closed scars occurring together in the same tree counting as only one
indicator.
3. The tests for two and three or more other pathological indicators in cypress are restricted to
frost crack, fork or crook, rotten branches, dead or broken top and scars occurring together in
the same tree counting as only one indicator.
4. If the sum of the reported grade percents is not exactly 100 percent (due to rounding), then
add or subtract from the grade with the highest percent to make the total 100 percent. If there
is a tie for the largest grade percent, then adjust the grade letter that is first alphabetically
from B to Y.
If D=33%, E=33% and F=33% - Adjust grade D to 34%.
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15.9.1. Douglas Fir, Pine and Larch
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15.9.2. Douglas Fir, Pine and Larch
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15.9.3. Western Red Cedar
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15.9.4. Western Red Cedar
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15.9.5. Hemlock and Balsam
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15.9.6. Hemlock and Balsam
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15.9.7. Spruce
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15.9.8. Spruce
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15.9.9. Cypress
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15.9.10. Cypress
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15.9.11. Percentages within Spruce Grades
Natural Resource District D E F G
Campbell River 8 10 34 48
Chilliwack 2 25 18 55
South Island 15 16 24 45
Coast Mountain 4 20 14 62
North Island - Central Coast 20 18 20 42
Haida Gwaii 16 19 9 56
Sea to Sky 0 0 99 1
Sunshine Coast 0 12 14 74
Source of the table is the Coast Grade Distribution Report 2018-04-01 to 2020-03-31.
Mature spruce logs (greater than 120 years based on the age in 10s and tree class) will be separated
into D, E, F and G grades where appropriate.
Example: In the Campbell River District when a log reaches the D/E/F/G decision box 8% of the log
net volume will be deemed to be D grade, 10% will be deemed to be E grade, 34% will be deemed
to be F grade and 48% will be deemed to be G grade.
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15.9.12. Percentages within Cedar Grades
Natural Resource District D F I
K L M
Campbell River 44
56
13
87
67
33
Chilliwack 12
88
7
93
56
44
South Island 45
55
13
87
64
36
Coast Mountain 27
73
16
84
77
23
North Island - Central Coast 48
52
20
80
69
31
Haida Gwaii 32
68
19
81
65
35
Sea to Sky 10
90
2
98
61
39
Sunshine Coast 34
66
9
91
81
19
Source of the table is the Coast Grade Distribution Report 2018-04-01 to 2020-03-31.
Immature red cedar logs (up to 120 years old based on the age in 10s and tree Classes) flow only
into the I-grade where appropriate. Mature red cedar (greater than 120 years based on the age in 10s
and tree class) will be separated into I and M grades where appropriate.
Example: In the Campbell River District when a log reaches the D/K decision box, 44% of the log
net volume will be deemed to be D grade and 56% will be deemed to be K grade.
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15.9.13. Deciduous
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15.10. Appendix 10 Interior LRF Algorithms
15.10.1. Interior Hemlock
The use of Appendix 10.1 is mandatory for Interior Hemlock.
Pathological codes are required for tree classes 3, 7 and 9 for Hemlock in the Interior.
* Any combination of 1 and 3, of the pathological indicators in question, in the first decision
box indicates a yes answer.
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15.10.2. Dead Potential White Pine
Pathological codes are required for White Pine tree classes 3, 7 and 9 in the Interior.
* Any combination of 1 and 3, of the pathological indicators in question, in the first decision
box indicates a yes answer.
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15.10.3. Allocation of Path in Thirds
1. See table below for allocation of path in thirds to the log.
2. Spiral grain is collected as per the Cruising Manual (at 5 m).
3. Sap rot checks are collected by thirds and recorded in root rot column.
No. of Path Location
Logs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
2 1 1 2 1 2 1,2 1,2
3 1 2 3 1,2 2,3 1,3 1,2,3
4 1 2,3 4 1,2,3 2,3,4 1,4 1 to 4
5 1,2 3 4,5 1,2,3 3,4,5 1,2,4,5 1 to 5
6 1,2 3,4 5,6 1 to 4 3 to 6 1,2,5,6 1 to 6
7 1,2 3,4,5 6,7 1 to 5 3 to 7 1,2,6,7 1 to 7
8 1,2,3 4,5 6,7,8 1 to 5 4 to 8 1-3,6-8 1 to 8
9 1,2,3 4,5,6 7,8,9 1 to 6 4 to 9 1-3,7-9 1 to 9
10 1,2,3 4 to 7 8 to 10 1 to 7 4 to 10 1-3,8-10 1 to 10
11 1 to 4 5 to 7 8 to 11 1 to 7 5 to 11 1-4,8-11 1 to 11
12 1 to 4 5 to 8 9 to 12 1 to 8 5 to 12 1-4,9-12 1 to 12
13 1 to 4 5 to 9 10 to 13 1 to 9 5 to 13 1-4,10-13 1 to 13
14 1 to 5 6 to 9 10 to 14 1 to 9 6 to 14 1-5,10-14 1 to 14
15 1 to 5 6 to 10 11 to 15 1 to 10 6 to 15 1-5,11-15 1 to 15
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15.11. Appendix 11 Student's "T" Table
This appendix shows the t-values used to calculate the 95 percent confidence interval for the given
degree of freedom.
Degrees of Freedom
t-value
1 12.706
2 4.303
3 3.182
4 2.776
5 2.571
6 2.447
7 2.365
8 2.306
9 2.262
10 2.228
11 2.201
12 2.179
13 2.160
14 2.145
15 2.131
16 2.120
17 2.110
18 2.101
19 2.093
20 2.086
21 2.080
22 2.074
23 2.069
24 2.064
25 2.060
26 2.056
27 2.052
28 2.048
29 2.045
30 2.042
31-67 2.000
68-112 1.980
113+ 1.960
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15.12. Appendix 12 Wet and Dry Belt Douglas Fir BEC Zones
WET AND DRY BELT DOUGLAS FIR ZONES
Biogeoclimatic Zone Biogeoclimatic Subzone and Variant
Wet Belt
Code = 1
ESSF (Englemann Spruce -
Subalpine Fir)
dc, dk, dm, dv, mc, mk, mm, mv, mw, vc,
vv, wc, wk, wm, wv
ICH (Interior Cedar Hemlock) dk, dm, dw, mc, mk, mm, mw, vc, vk, w,
wk
IDF (Interior Douglas Fir) mw, ww
MS (Montane Spruce) undifferentiated, mw
SBPS (Sub-Boreal Pine -
Spruce)
dc, mc, mk
SBS (Sub-Boreal Spruce) undifferentiated, dh, dk, dw, mc, mh, mk,
mm, mw, vk, wk
Dry Belt
Code = 2
BG (Bunchgrass) xh, xw
ESSF (Englemann Spruce -
Subalpine Fir)
xc, xv
ICH (Interior Cedar Hemlock) xw
IDF (Interior Douglas Fir) undifferentiated, dc, dk1, dk2, dm1, dm2,
dw, xh, xk, xm, xw
MS (Montane Spruce) dc, dk, dm, dv, xk, xv
PP (Ponderosa Pine) xh, dh
SBPS (Sub-Boreal Pine -
Spruce)
xc
If subzones are missing from the above listing, the general rule to apply is:
very dry and dry subzones are Dry Belt; and moist, wet and very wet are
Wet Belt.
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15.13. Appendix 13 Volume Calculation
This appendix will demonstrate how to calculate the volume for a tree using Kozak's taper equation,
and will provide the associated regression coefficients and inflexion points. The volume is
calculated for three sections of the tree. Section 1 is the stump, section two is the merchantable
volume, and section 3 is the top of the tree. Hence, by applying these steps, both the total volume
and the merchantable volume are calculated.
The merchantable portion of the tree is between the stump height and the height where the
merchantable top diameter is calculated. This portion is divided into logs based on the log length
specified by the timber merchantability specifications.
The last merchantable log is generally shorter than the other logs. If the last log is less than 2.5 m,
then add its length and volume to next to last log.
There are two equations that must be used in order to determine the volume of the tree. The first is
the taper equation, used to determine the diameter inside bark at a specified height above the ground.
The second equation calculates the volume of a log given an upper and lower height above the
ground, with associated diameters.
Taper Equation
di = expD3
a1 XaDa 2
Where:
di = diameter inside bark in cm. at height hi from the ground
exp = a4z2 + a5ln(z + 0.001) + a6 z + a7(D/H) + a8e
z
D = diameter at breast height in cm
X = (1 - H
hi ) / (1 - p )
H = total height of tree in meters
hi = height from ground in meters
z = hi/H
p = inflection point, see the end of this Appendix
a1…a8 = regression coefficients, see the end of this Appendix
ln = natural logarithm
e = 2.718281828
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15.13.1. Volume calculation
For logs <= 5 m:
V = C * L1 [D1/2 + 2D2 + D3 + 2D4 + D5/2]
For logs > 5 m:
V = C * L2 [D1/2 + 2D2 + D3 + 2D4 + D5 + 2D6 + D7/2]
Where:
V = volume of log in m3
C = 0.00005236
L1 = log length / 4
L2 = log length / 6
d1 = diameter inside bark at a given height from ground calculated using the
Taper Equation
D1 = d12
To determine the height intervals for log volume calculation, use the following method:
Set the 1st height as the butt end of the log and the last height as the top end of the log. Assign
the other heights at equal intervals between the butt and top of the log.
Example
For a 5 m log whose butt starts at 0.3 m and top is 5.3 m up the tree:
Interval Height Diameter
1 0.30 m d1
2 1.55 m d2
3 2.80 m d3
4 4.05 m d4
5 5.30 m d5
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For a 10 m log whose butt is 0.3 m and top is 10.3 m:
Interval Height Diameter
1 0.30 m d1
2 1.97 m d2
3 3.63 m d3
4 5.30 m d4
5 6.97 m d5
6 8.63 m d6
7 10.30 m d7
Substitute each of the heights into the taper equation to yield a corresponding diameter, dI, then
substitute these diameters into the appropriate volume equation to yield the volume of the log.
Steps for Calculating the Volume of a Tree
An example of the volume calculations for a single tree is given. The tree parameters are:
Species: Cypress
DBH: 110.0 cm
Total height: 41.0 m
F.I.Z. C
Stump height: 30 cm
Top diameter: 15.0 cm
Log length: 10 m
Step 1 Look up the appropriate regression coefficients, a1, a2,, a8 and the
inflection point, p. These parameters are dependent on species and
Forest Inventory Zone. They are provided in the tables in the back of this
Appendix.
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Example for Cypress in F.I.Z C:
p = 0.30
a1 = 0.928138
a2 = 0.945293
a3 = 0.999206
a4 = 0.301423
a5 = -0.040792
a6 = -1.235630
a7 = 0.030743
a8 = 0.672879
Step 2 Determine the biological and gross merchantable volume.
2.1 Calculate the diameter inside bark at stump height using the Taper
equation. Substitute the stump height for hi. [If the resultant diameter is
less than the specified top diameter, return 0 volume.]
Example 15.13.1
Solve the taper equation using 0.3 m as hI (only 8 decimal places are shown).
X = (1 - 0.41
3.0 ) / (1 - 3.0 )
= (0.914460107…) / (0.452277442…)
= 2.021900767…
Exp = a4z2 + a5ln(z + 0.001) + a6 z + a7(D/H) + a8e
z
= 0.301423(0.30 / 41.0)2 +(– 0.040792)ln((0.30 / 41.0) + 0.001) +(-
1.235630) 41/3.0 + 0.030743(110.0 / 41.0)
+ 0.672879(2.718281828)0.30/41.0
= 0.849993
d30 = (0.928138(110.0)0.945293)(0.999206)110.0(2.02190)0.849993
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= 131.604
2.2 Calculate the merchantable height of the tree.
There are many ways to find the solution for the merchantable height.
However, all methods use a binary search to iterate the proportion of the
height at which merch height occurs. This method starts by substituting
0.9 (proportion of the total height to estimate the merch height) into the
‘z0’ variable in the exp equation calculated in step 2.1 above. Once the
exp variable is calculated, it is substituted into the taper equation for
(hi/H). This provides a new estimate of the proportion hi/H at the merch
ht. The first estimated proportion is compared to the new estimated
proportion. When the two proportions are less than 0.00001 different,
then the iteration ends. This proportion is multiplied by the total height of
the tree to obtain the merchantable height.
a. Start hi/H = z0= 0.9
Substitute 0.9 into the formula:
Exp= a4 z02 + a5ln(z0 + 0.001) + a6√𝑧0 +a7(D/H) + a8e
z0
= 0.301423(0.9)2 +(– 0.040792)ln((0.9) + 0.001)
+(- 1.235630)√0.9+ 0.030743(110.0 / 41.0)
+ 0.672879(2.718281828)0.9
= 0.81368015
b. Substitute exp into the taper formula and solve for proportion hi/H =
z1
z1 = [1 - ((di / (a1 * Da2 * a3D)) (1 / exp)) * (1 - √𝑝)]2
= [1 - ((15 / (0.928138 * (110.0) 0.945293*
0.999206 110.0)) 1/0.81368015) * (1 - √0.3)]2
= 0.87345586
c. Compare results of z0 with z1. Subtract one proportion from the other.
If the result is < 0.00001 and number of iterations is < 10,000 then
stop the iteration.
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= 0.9 - 0.87345586
= 0.026544
d. Since the result of the test was > 0.00001, therefore, continue
iteration by halving the estimate of the proportion until result is <
0.00001.
New z0 = (z0 + z1 )/2
= (0.9 + 0.87345586) / 2
= 0.88672793
e. Continue back to step 2.2.a until the test results in < 0.00001
Here are the results of the iteration until a solution was found:
Exp Z0 Z1 Z0-z1
(<0.00001)
0.813680155 0.9 0.87345587 0.026544
0.793992663 0.886727934 0.87918892 0.007539
0.788486514 0.882958425 0.88079644 0.002162
0.786914461 0.881877432 0.88125569 0.000622
0.786462942 0.881566559 0.88138761 0.000179
0.786333036 0.881477085 0.88142557 0.000052
0.786295642 0.881451327 0.88143650 0.000015
0.786284877 0.881443912 0.88143964 0.000004
z0-z1 = 0.881443912 – 0.88143964 = 0.000004 < 0.00001
Therefore, the iteration can stop.
f. Solve for merchantable height.
Merchantable height = last z0 * Total height
= 0.881443912 * 41.0 m
= 36.139 m
= 36.1 m
2.3 Calculate the diameter inside bark at stump height using the Taper
equation. Substitute the stump height for hi. [If the resultant diameter is
less than the specified top diameter, return 0 volume.].
Example:
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Using the Taper equation for height 36.1405 m, the calculated
diameter is 14.99368 cm, which is within the allowable range for
merchantable height.
2.4 Calculate the number of merchantable logs.
# of logs = length
heightstumpheightlemerchantab
log
− + 1
Truncate the trailing decimal points.
Example:
# of logs = 0.10
)30.014.36( − + 1
= 3.58 + 1
= 3 + 1
= 4
2.5 Calculate the length of the last log.
Last log = merch. Height – (# of logs –1) * log length – stump height
Generally speaking the last log will be shorter than the other logs.
Example:
Last log = 36.14 - (4 - 1)*10.0 - 0.30
= 6.14 - 0.30
= 5.84 m
If the last log is less than 2.5 m, then append it to the next to last log.
2.6 Calculate the top diameter of each merchantable log using the Taper
equation and then, calculate the volume of the log using the appropriate
volume equation, based on the length of the log.
Example:
Consider a tree with four merchantable logs, with the following top
heights and top diameters.
Log # Top Height Top Diameter
(Taper Equation)
1 10.3000 m 75.25 cm
2 20.3000 m 60.58 cm
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3 30.3000 m 35.58 cm
4 36.1400 m 15.00 cm
For the 1st log, if the stump height is less than 30 cm, then use the volume
of a cylinder formula to calculate the volume of the merchantable portion
below 30 cm. Use the Taper equation and corresponding volume formula
for the portion of the log above 30 cm. The total length of the 1st log
would be the merchantability required length based on the Map Area
Statement, with the butt end of the log starting at the specified stump
height.
Example:
Calculate the below 30 cm portion using:
C * d302 * (0.30 - stump height)
Where:
C = 0.00007854
d30 = diameter at 30 cm
Volume of a Single Log:
Use the Taper equation to determine the 7 diameters for log # 1:
Position hi di - taper equation Di = di2
1 0.3000 m 131.60 cm 17318.56
2 1.9666 m 102.70 cm 10547.29
3 3.6333 m 92.18 cm 8497.15
4 5.3000 m 85.85 cm 7370.22
5 6.9666 m 81.42 cm 6629.22
6 8.6333 m 78.04 cm 6090.24
7 10.300 m 75.25 cm 5662.56
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Volume of Log # 1
V1 = C * L2 [D1/2 + 2D2 + D3 + 2D4 + D5 + 2D6 + D7/2]
= 0.00005236 * (10/6) * 74632.65 = 6.513 m3
The other 3 merchantable logs volumes are 3.659 m3, 1.957 m3 and 0.313 m3 respectively.
Step 3 Calculate the stump volume.
If the stump height <= 30 cm, then:
)below&cm30(
volumeStump = C * d30
2 * (stump height)
Where C = 0.00007854
d30 = diameter at 30 cm
Example A13.2
Stump volume = (0.00007854)*(0.30)*(131.60)2 = 0.408 m3
If the stump height is greater than 30 cm, then calculate the stump volume below 30 cm as shown
above. Then, apply the appropriate log volume equation using the lower bound parameters (30 cm,
d30) and the upper bound parameters (stump height, diameter at stump height).
Step 4 Calculate the top volume.
Depending on the length of the log, apply the appropriate log volume
equation using the lower bound parameters of (merch. height and top
diameter) and the upper bound parameters of (total height and 0.0).
Example:
The log length is 41.0 - 36.14 = 4.86 m, so the volume equation for
logs less than 5 m would be used.
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5 diameters for top:
Position hi di - taper equation Di = di2
1 36.1405 m 15.00 cm 225.00
2 37.3553 m 10.74 cm 115.35
3 38.5702 m 6.71 cm 45.02
4 39.7850 m 3.07 cm 9.42
5 41.0000 m 0.00 cm 0.00
Vtop = C * L1 [D1/2 + 2D2 + D3 + 2D4 + D5/2]
= 0.00005236 * (4.8595/4) * 407.06 = 0.026 m3
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Inflection Points
p
Species F.I.Z. A, B & C F.I.Z. D - J F.I.Z. K & L
F 0.25 0.25 0.25
C 0.25 0.30 0.30
H 0.20 0.25 0.25
B 0.25 0.30 0.30
S 0.25 0.30 0.30
Y 0.30 0.30 0.30
PW 0.25 0.25 0.25
PL 0.25 0.25 0.25
PY 0.25 0.25 0.25
L 0.30 0.30 0.30
AC 0.25 0.25 0.25
D 0.30 0.30 0.30
MB 0.25 0.25 0.25
E 0.25 0.25 0.25
AT 0.20 0.20 0.20
PA 0.25 0.25 0.25
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Regression Coefficients
a1
Species F.I.Z. A, B & C F.I.Z. D - J F.I.Z. K & L
F 1.012675 0.920840 0.920840
C 1.218296 1.033575 1.033575
H 0.830874 0.752027 0.752027
B 0.988964 1.008741 0.764353
S 0.924126 0.897311 0.897595
Y 0.928138 0.928138 0.928138
PW 0.868943 0.984019 0.984019
PL 0.774601 0.774601 0.793793
PY 0.856592 0.856592 0.856592
L 0.746827 0.746827 1.164819
AC 0.802839 0.802839 0.852579
D 0.718188 0.718188 0.718188
MB 0.802839 0.802839 0.852579
E 0.648830 0.648830 0.633306
AT 0.855966 0.855966 0.891641
PA 1.078961 1.078961 1.078961
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Species F.I.Z. A, B & C F.I.Z. D - J F.I.Z. K & L
F 0.899136 0.923867 0.923867
C 0.855983 0.896971 0.896971
H 1.005210 1.028970 1.028970
B 0.951803 0.916357 1.053220
S 0.950707 0.957090 0.957499
Y 0.945293 0.945293 0.945293
PW 0.976312 0.941322 0.941322
PL 1.040320 1.040320 1.049320
PY 0.936402 0.936402 0.936402
L 1.003900 1.003900 0.831995
AC 0.993776 0.993776 0.952969
D 1.052190 1.052190 1.052190
MB 0.993776 0.993776 0.952969
E 1.121390 1.121390 1.110510
AT 0.987014 0.987014 0.957835
PA 0.894083 0.894083 0.894083
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Species F.I.Z. A, B & C F.I.Z. D - J F.I.Z. K & L
F 1.000123 1.000568 1.000568
C 0.999921 0.999079 0.999079
H 0.999142 0.998660 0.998660
B 0.999789 1.001159 0.994711
S 0.999518 0.999370 0.998952
Y 0.999206 0.999206 0.999206
PW 0.999773 0.999700 0.999700
PL 0.996984 0.996984 0.995709
PY 1.002104 1.002104 1.002104
L 0.997233 0.997233 1.003909
AC 0.998974 0.998974 1.000477
D 0.997551 0.997551 0.997551
MB 0.998974 0.998974 1.000477
E 0.992077 0.992077 0.994733
AT 0.999828 0.999828 1.001450
PA 1.001749 1.001749 1.001749
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Species F.I.Z. A, B & C F.I.Z. D - J F.I.Z. K & L
F 0.968978 1.095560 1.095560
C 2.037620 1.598260 1.598260
H 1.770670 1.174800 1.174800
B 2.336270 1.415990 1.381630
S 1.750510 1.532270 1.110150
Y 0.301423 0.301423 0.301423
PW 1.676930 1.571030 1.571030
PL 0.745750 0.745750 0.583403
PY 0.566217 0.566217 0.566217
L 0.747048 0.747048 1.880250
AC 0.706093 0.706093 0.731911
D 0.599235 0.599235 0.599235
MB 0.706093 0.706093 0.731911
E 0.865974 0.865974 1.021680
AT 0.424473 0.424473 0.695143
PA 1.377540 1.377540 1.377540
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Species F.I.Z. A, B & C F.I.Z. D - J F.I.Z. K & L
F -0.190913 -0.202191 -0.202191
C -0.486492 -0.411541 -0.411541
H -0.329190 -0.263576 -0.263576
B -0.502311 -0.325671 -0.306534
S -0.408021 -0.364679 -0.281544
Y -0.040792 -0.040792 -0.040792
PW -0.372195 -0.369344 -0.369344
PL -0.130177 -0.130177 -0.077654
PY -0.087141 -0.087141 -0.087141
L -0.133729 -0.133729 -0.401856
AC -0.096789 -0.096789 -0.084192
D -0.033036 -0.033036 -0.033036
MB -0.096789 -0.096789 -0.084192
E -0.106757 -0.106757 -0.141481
AT -0.037553 -0.037553 -0.039652
PA -0.286807 -0.286807 -0.286807
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Species F.I.Z. A, B & C F.I.Z. D - J F.I.Z. K & L
F 0.825961 0.967329 0.967329
C 2.632080 2.402420 2.402420
H 2.185610 2.233330 2.233330
B 4.154490 2.793270 2.637080
S 2.659000 2.741210 2.125100
Y -1.235630 -1.235630 -1.235630
PW 2.567510 2.703200 2.703200
PL 0.558818 0.558818 -0.036267
PY -0.063450 -0.063450 -0.063450
L 0.397110 0.397110 3.082780
AC 0.312724 0.312724 0.196339
D -0.261339 -0.261339 -0.261339
MB 0.312724 0.312724 0.196339
E 0.257139 0.257139 0.641499
AT -0.517540 -0.517540 -0.603404
PA 1.038780 1.038780 1.038780
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Species F.I.Z. A, B & C F.I.Z. D - J F.I.Z. K & L
F 0.048766 0.081696 0.081696
C 0.109094 0.094283 0.094283
H 0.105050 0.045184 0.045184
B 0.086560 0.108427 0.163996
S 0.092651 0.117756 0.148340
Y 0.030743 0.030743 0.030743
PW 0.071928 0.049628 0.049628
PL 0.198687 0.198687 0.142531
PY 0.071720 0.071720 0.071720
L 0.078345 0.078345 0.276300
AC 0.119634 0.119634 0.148285
D 0.215536 0.215536 0.215536
MB 0.119634 0.119634 0.148285
E 0.254574 0.254574 0.258921
AT 0.102211 0.102211 0.193706
PA 0.072537 0.072537 0.072537
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Species F.I.Z. A, B & C F.I.Z. D - J F.I.Z. K & L
F -0.426214 -0.514604 -0.514604
C -1.486550 -1.252170 -1.252170
H -1.192970 -1.002020 -1.002020
B -2.186240 -1.326790 -1.292080
S -1.396760 -1.362760 -1.005560
Y 0.672879 0.672879 0.672879
PW -1.340830 -1.334700 -1.334700
PL -0.324178 -0.324178 -0.022523
PY 0.051415 0.051415 0.051415
L -0.183542 -0.183542 -1.661550
AC -0.080057 -0.080057 -0.069852
D 0.123059 0.123059 0.123059
MB -0.080057 -0.080057 -0.069852
E -0.149926 -0.149926 -0.359508
AT 0.303931 0.303931 0.209159
PA -0.647372 -0.647372 -0.647372
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15.14. Appendix 14 Diameter Classes
DBH Class Tree DBH Range (cm)
10 7.5 - 12.4
15 12.5 - 17.4
20 17.5 - 22.4
25 22.5 - 27.4
30 27.5 - 32.4
35 32.5 - 37.4
40 37.5 - 42.4
45 42.5 - 47.4
50 47.5 - 52.4
55 52.5 - 57.4
60 57.5 - 62.4
65 62.5 - 67.4
70 67.5 - 72.4
75 72.5 - 77.4
80 77.5 - 82.4
85 82.5 - 87.4
90 87.5 - 92.4
95 92.5 - 97.4
100 97.5 - 102.4
105 102.5 - 107.4
110 107.5 - 112.4
115 112.5 - 117.4
120 117.5 - 122.4
125 122.5 - 127.4
130 127.5 - 132.4
135 132.5 - 137.4
140 137.5 - 142.4
145 142.5 - 147.4
150 147.5 - 162.4
175 162.5 - 187.4
200 187.5 - 212.4
225 212.5 - 237.4
250 237.5 - 262.4
275 262.5 +
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15.15. Appendix 15 Volume Constants
The following tables are indexed by Species, Maturity and Forest Inventory Zone. They are used to
determine the S.E.E. and Bias for volume for height-curve calculations (see Chapter 7).
Volume Constant A, B and C
Species Maturity F.I.Z. A B C
Douglas Fir Immature A, B, C -4.319071 1.81382 1.042420
Douglas Fir Mature A, B, C -4.348375 1.69244 1.181970
Douglas Fir All D – L -4.383102 1.74294 1.156410
Red Cedar Immature A, B, C -4.139118 1.71677 1.047420
Red Cedar Mature A, B, C -4.103107 1.74324 0.981729
Red Cedar All D – L -4.178431 1.75995 1.019080
Hemlock Immature A, B, C -4.418820 1.86778 1.099890
Hemlock Mature A, B, C -4.337451 1.78350 1.120230
Hemlock All D – L -4.394633 1.94290 0.990275
Balsam All A, B, C -4.266202 1.78296 1.103820
Balsam All D – L -4.291919 1.87293 0.998274
Spruce Immature A, B, C -4.310416 1.82284 1.057290
Spruce Mature A, B, C -4.368545 1.64699 1.282450
Spruce All D – L -4.294193 1.85859 1.007790
Yellow Cedar All A – L -4.187127 1.77736 1.032990
White Pine All A – L -4.300522 1.85780 1.022250
Lodgepole Pine All A – L -4.349504 1.82276 1.108120
Albicaulis Pine All A – L -4.300522 1.85780 1.022250
Yellow Pine All A – L -4.482485 1.95443 1.016770
Larch All A – L -4.350486 1.71236 1.135270
Cottonwood All A – L -4.648431 1.73518 1.356010
Alder All A – L -4.431705 1.89057 1.090770
Maple All A – L -4.536696 1.90785 1.120160
Birch All A – L -4.443142 1.90956 1.052050
Aspen All A – L -4.419728 1.89476 1.053730
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15.16. Appendix 16 Rounding
Round all reported parameters to the specified number of significant digits from this manual. Use
the normal rules for rounding (i.e. digits 0 - 4 are rounded down and digits 5 - 9 are rounded up). For
example if a parameter is to be reported to one decimal place, then:
825.123 would round to 825.1, whereas
825.158 would round to 825.2
In cases where a reported parameter is based on summing or weighting the parameters of previously
reported parameters, then save all the intermediate calculations to the maximum precision and round
at the end. For example, the gross total volumes for 2 types in a cutting permit are as follows:
825.123 would round to 825.1, whereas
825.158 would round to 825.2
Type 1 5555.423 would round to 5555
Type 2 4444.423 would round to 4444
9999.84 would round to 10000
In other words, the cutting permit total would be 10000, not 9999.
Throughout the manual the sample calculations will show all the necessary digits for intermediate
calculations. It is assumed that any intermediate calculation that is not shown in this manual uses an
adequate number of significant digits to carry the precision to result in the values used in the sample
calculations that are shown. Whenever constants, e.g., pi, are used in this manual, use the constants
as shown.
Use the following rules to determine how many decimal places are required for intermediate
calculations.
Addition and Subtraction
Save the resultant sum or difference with the maximum precision in the operands used.
Multiplication
Add the number of decimal places for each of the operands used in the calculation.
Division, Square Root, Exponential and Logarithm
Carry enough decimal places to achieve the required precision for the output value. For example, if
the output value is reported to 1 decimal place, the program variable should be accurate to 2 decimal
places to produce accurate rounded numbers.
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15.17. Appendix 17 Mathematical Notation
Subscripts:
In xd the d means that x can take on different forms or values. Putting in a particular value of d tells
which form or value of x we are concerned with. The d may be a particular characteristic of an
individual tree. The term x1 might be the height of the tree, x2 might be its’ DBH. Or the subscript
might imply a particular tree. In this case, x1 could be the height of the first tree and x2 the height of
the second tree. Which meaning is intended will usually be clear in the text.
A variable (say x) will often be identified in more than one way. Multiple classification is
accomplished with more subscripts. In xd,u the d might identify the characteristic (for height, d = 1:
for DBH, d = 2). The u could identify which individual we are dealing with. Then x2,7 would tell us
that we are dealing with the DBH (d = 2) of the seventh tree (u = 7). If the individuals are from
different groups we can use another subscript (sayh).
The symbol xd,u,h would indicate the dth characteristic of the uth individual of the hth group.
Summations:
To indicate that several (say 6) values of a variable (x) are to be added together we could
write =
6
1d
x In words this tells us to sum all values of x d , letting d go from 1 up to 6.
The symbol indicates that a summation should be performed. The x is what should be summed
and the values above and below the indicate the limits over which the subscript d will be allowed
to vary.
Brackets:
The equation
d uu,dx says that for each value of d we should first add up the xd,u over
all values of u. Then add these up over all values of d.
If the range of d is from 1 to 3 and the range of u is 1 to 4 then:
= =
3
1d
4
1uu,dx
= (x1,1 + x1,2 + x1,3 + x1,4) + (x2,1 + x2,2 + x2,3 + x2,4) + (x3,1 + x3,2 + x3,3 + x3,4).
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15.18. Appendix 18 Interior Fir Quality Class Algorithm
This is computed on a tree by tree basis.
Quality Class 1
• No conk,
• no blind conk,
• no scars in lower third,
• no forks or crooks in lower two thirds,
• no frost cracks in lower third,
• no rotten branches greater than 10 cm in diameter in lower third,
• no dead or broken top, and
• no
)cm(Height
)cm(DBH ratio less than 1:48.
Quality Class 2
• Trees of lower quality than those above, and
• tree class 3, 4, 6, 7 and 9 trees.
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15.19. Appendix 19 Valid Compilation Versions
The valid compilation versions are listed at the following site:
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/farming-natural-resources-and-industry/forestry/timber-
pricing/timber-cruising/cruise_comp_valid_compilation_ver_amend_3.pdf
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15.20. Appendix 20 CGNF Compilation for the Coast Forest Region
For the Coast Forest Region, the effective date is January 1, 2007. The CGNF Compilation for the
Coast Forest Region is available at:
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/forestry/competitive-forest-industry/timber-
pricing/timber-cruising/cgnf-compilation-standards-for-the-coast-forest-region-manual
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16. Glossary
Average Line Method
A calculation method that utilizes all the plots within a timber type regardless of whether all those plots are in the same block or harvest method.
Basal Area The area in m2 that each tree in a cruise plot represents on a per hectare basis. For example, each tree in a variable radius plot using a BAF 10 prism represents 10m2/ha of basal area.
Basal Area Factor Basal area (m2) per hectare that each "in" tree represents when using a prism or relascope. Prisms are sometimes classified as "diopter" size or inscribed with the BAF number. The size denotes the basal area factor (i.e., an 8 BAF prism which tallies 7 trees in a plot would give a basal area (in timber) of 56
m2/hectare).
Bias A difference between the sampling result and the actual value due to errors in measurement, sampling procedure or calculations.
Biological Volume Volume of a tree from the ground to the top.
Block An area that meets the cutblock requirements as specified in the Coast and Interior Appraisal Manuals.
Block Method A calculation method that only utilizes plots from within a Block or Harvesting Method.
Board Foot A volume of lumber equal to 12 inches by 12 inches by 1 inch.
Bone Dry Unit A measure of chip recovery for a given volume of merchantable wood.
Chip Yield Amount of chips, expressed in bone dry units, obtained from a given volume of lumber.
Coast Compilation A cruise compilation that will be compiled for a coast stumpage appraisal. https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/forestry/com
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Coefficient of Variation
A relative measure of variation, equal to the sample standard deviation expressed as a percentage of the
sample mean(𝑆𝐷
�̅�).
Cull Decay, waste, and breakage volume combined.
Cut Tree A tree that will be felled.
Cutting Permit Area
The area authorized to harvest Crown timber, as provided by the Forest Act.
DBH The outside bark diameter of a tree measured at breast height.
DBH Class A range of DBH values used to group trees together.
Dead Potential A dead tree with at least 50% sound wood fiber remaining.
Degree of Freedom
A value used in the lookup of the T-Table. It is the number of measurements used, n, minus the number of statistics already derived from the observations, and used in the calculations.
Diameter Conversion
A method of estimating the DBH based on the stump diameter.
Double Sampling Ratio
A factor applied in the cruise compilation to adjust the basal area, stems per hectare and other cruise parameters when count and measure plots are used in a compilation.
Grade A qualitative assessment of a log.
Harvesting Method Method used to harvest a cutting permit.
Height-diameter Curve
A regression model used to estimate heights from DBH.
Inflection Point Point where a curve changes from concave to convex or vice versa.
Interior Compilation
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Large Log A log whose top diameter is 30 cm or greater.
Leave Tree A tree that will not be felled.
Loss Factor The method used to determine the net volume of a tree. The loss factors were determined as part of the provincial inventory system. Loss factors use a combination of tree maturity, pathological indicators and tree location (FIZ and PSYU or local factors) to determine the percentage of decay, waste and breakage that will be deducted from the gross merchantable volume equally from each log in a tree.
Lumber Recovery Factor
The amount of lumber recovery per cubic meter of net volume (i.e. board feet per cubic meter).
Maximum Age Age limit for sample trees used for height-curve calculations.
Maximum DBH The largest DBH that can be used in a height-diameter curve.
Maximum Height The largest height that a height-diameter curve produces.
Merchantable Height
Height of a tree where the diameter is equal to the Top Diameter for utilization.
Merchantable Volume
The volume of a tree between the stump height and the merchantable height.
Minimum DBH The smallest DBH that can be used in a height-diameter curve.
Old Growth A mature stand that has never been felled.
Pathological Indicator
Conk, blind conk, scar, fork or crook, frost crack, mistletoe, rotten branch, and dead or broken top.
Plot A sample of the cutting permit. The plot is used to estimate the compilation parameters on a 'per hectare' basis. The 'per hectare' value is multiplied by an area, which provides an estimate of the parameter total for that area. For example, a plot would estimate the number of stems per hectare.
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Multiplying by the area of the cutting permit would provide an estimate of the number of stems in the cutting permit.
Plot Size For fixed area plots only. The plot size is the area of each plot to the nearest one hundredth of a hectare.
Plot Sweep The size of the plot. A plot sweep can be full or border. For border plots, each tree tallied would count double towards the number of stems per hectare.
Reduction A method of reducing the volume and stem estimates by assigning some trees as cut trees and some trees as leave trees.
Regression Coefficient
Coefficient that yields the 'line of best fit' for an equation, determined using linear or non-linear regression analysis.
Risk group A grouping by expected "risk" or probability of average decay, waste and breakage. A combination of tree class, pathological indicators, Forest Inventory Zone and PSYU determines the Risk Group of an individual tree for volume deduction.
ScatterGram A type of graph that plots a collection of points, rather than a curve. For example, a graph which plots the measured heights over measured DBH.
Second Growth Coniferous species tallied in a plot where the age in 10s is less than 15 or the tree class is 8 or 9. Tree classes 5 and 7 are never counted as second growth.
Silviculture Treatment Unit
An area allocated for a partial cut prescription (including a clear cut prescription).
Small Log A log whose top diameter is less than 30 cm.
Snag A useless tree having no potential for sound wood. Snags are coded tree class 4 (living) or 6 (dead).
Species Grouping A set of species that will report using one species code in a report.
Standard Deviation The square root of variance. It characterizes dispersion of individuals about the mean and gives some idea
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whether most of the individuals in a population are close to the mean or spread out.
Standard Error Estimate
An expression of how close the sample mean is to the true mean. Two standard errors (2 SE) means there is a 95% chance that the true mean is within the sampling error of the cruise.
Stem A tree having potential for sound wood.
Stem Volume See biological volume.
Stud Log A log whose top diameter is less than 20 cm.
Stump Diameter The measured diameter of a stump in cm, inside bark.
Stump Height The measured height above the ground where a tree has been felled.
Stump Volume Volume of a stump calculated using the volume of a cylinder formula.
Sub Plot A method of differentiating between different sized trees in a plot.
'T' Table A list of values used to determine the Confidence Interval given the Standard Error of the mean.
Taper Equation Equation used to assign a diameter to a given height of a tree.
Timber Type A stratification of the Cutting Permit, which identifies trees of differing quality and/or quantity.
Top Volume Volume of the non-merchantable portion of a tree above the merchantable height.
Tree Class A series of classes (nine) signifying age/maturity, presence of pathological indicators, and live/dead classification. This classification, in combination with pathological indicators and age in 10’s, determines the appropriate risk group for volume deduction.
UTM Co-ordinates Coordinates from the Universal Transverse Mercator coordinate system, a two dimensional coordinate system that divides the earth into 60 zones.
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Variance The mean of squared deviations of observations about a sample mean. (These deviations or differences from the mean are called residuals).
Volume Constant Regression coefficients used to determine the biological tree volume from DBH and tree height.